No Additional Rent Reduction After Rents Permanently Reduced

LVT Number: #23297

Tenants complained about a reduction in building-wide services based on a broken elevator. The DRA ruled against tenants, finding that the elevator service was deemed restored. Tenants appealed and lost. In a separate proceeding, landlord had asked the DHCR for permission to discontinue elevator service since the elevator was beyond repair. The DRA had approved landlord's request on the condition that tenants got permanent rent reductions.

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