Slightly Smaller Elevator Cab

Landlord applied for MCI hikes, based on refurbishing the building's elevator cab. Landlord claimed the work qualified for an MCI because it was a building-wide improvement required for the preservation of the building. The DRA granted landlord's application, and tenants appealed. They argued that the refurbished cab is smaller than the one it replaced, so it shouldn't qualify as an improvement. The DHCR ruled for landlord. Refurbished cabs are often slightly smaller due to renovations, but they still qualify as an MCI as long as new controllers and selectors are installed.

Various Tenants of 250 West 104 Street: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. Nos. FB 410279-RT et al. (8/31/94) [3-page document]