Proof of Improvements Insufficient

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installations of a new boiler, new entrance doors, and electrical upgrading. The DRA ruled against landlord, finding that landlord submitted insufficient proof of the claimed work. Landlord appealed and lost. The DRA asked landlord for copies of a signed contract for the claimed installations, cancelled checks, DOB sign-off, and a cost breakdown for the entrance doors. Landlord instead submitted work proposals and invoices it claimed were from the contractor. Landlord also submitted a notarized letter from the contractor stating that landlord paid for the work in cash. Landlord also claimed his plumber told him no certificate of boiler registration or form B-16A was needed, and admitted there were no risers or feeders installed as part of the electrical upgrade. The DRA correctly found that landlord's proof of the claimed MCIs was insufficient and not believable.

488 Waverly Avenue: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. VA210047RO (1/10/08)[5-pg. document]