Peeling Paint on Bulkhead Is De Minimis Condition

Tenants complained of a reduction in building-wide services based on a number of conditions The DRA ruled for tenants after finding that landlord wasn't maintaining building-wide janitor service, that leaks and stains were present in the third-floor public hallway, that the roof door lock didn't work, and that paint and plaster were deficient. Landlord appealed, claiming that the conditions were all minor and didn't warrant rent reductions. The DHCR ruled for landlord in part. Only the peeling paint on the bulkhead wall was ade minimis condition. But the other conditions weren't minor, so the rent reduction remained in effect.

Quentin Estates, LLC: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. VC210056RO (6/8/07) [3-pg. doc.]