Tenants sued HPD to stop HPD from enforcing a vacate order issued on Dec. 9, 2014. HPD claimed that there were various unsafe conditions at the building. Tenants claimed that HPD’s inspection report was false...
Landlord sued to eject tenants from a six-apartment building, claiming that they weren't subject to rent stabilization. While the case was pending, landlord asked the court to order tenants to move out...
Tenant sued landlord in an HP enforcement proceeding, claiming that there was a continual noise or vibration in her apartment. Landlord and tenant, by their attorneys, signed a stipulation in court. Tenant agreed to...
Landlord sued to evict rent-stabilized tenant for nonpayment of rent. Landlord claimed that it had an oral lease with tenant, by which tenant agreed to pay a monthly rent of $800. Landlord said that tenant owed $4,...
In November 2012, HPD inspected landlord's building and issued three Class "I" violations, which directed tenants to vacate their apartments. These orders followed prior HPD violations that were placed...
HPD brought two HP proceedings against Deutsche Bank, which held the mortgage for landlord's building and was in the process of foreclosing on the property. HPD claimed that the bank was responsible for...
