Rent Increase Granted for Boiler/Burner

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a new boiler/burner. The DRA ruled against landlord because landlord didn't submit a government sign-off for the work. Landlord appealed, arguing that the DHCR routinely accepts sign-offs at the PAR level. In addition, the DRA didn't request the gas boiler sign-off from landlord. Landlord submitted a copy of the required DOB approval with its PAR. The DHCR ruled for landlord. Landlord had submitted all other required documentation to the DRA, but DOB hadn't issued its approval at the time the DRA denied landlord's application.

19 Cleveland Place: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. TL410048RO 9/14/06 [4-pg. doc.]