MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

Landlord Waited Too Long to File MCI Application

March 21, 2022    

Landlord applied to the DHCR for MCI rent increases based on installation of a boiler/burner. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. Rent Stabilization Code (RSC) Section 2522.4(a)(8) precludes an MCI...

Accessibility Lift Qualifies as an MCI

March 21, 2022    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a number of improvements. The DRA granted landlord's application based on installation of lobby doors and exterior service doors, but denied any rent...

"C" Violations Issued After MCI Application Filing Didn't Bar MCI Rent Hike

February 18, 2022    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on pointing and waterproofing of a building facade, as well as installation of hallway/lobby windows. The DRA ruled for landlord, and tenants appealed. Tenants claimed that...

Landlord Didn't Cure Rent Reduction Orders and "C" Violations

February 17, 2022    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on elevator upgrading. The DRA ruled against landlord in 2014, finding that there was an outstanding DHCR rent reduction order in effect for failure to maintain building-wide...

Many HSTPA Revisions to MCI Provisions Can't Be Applied to Pending PARs

February 17, 2022    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on exterior restoration with related consultant services, as well as a heating system conversion. The DRA ruled for landlord, granting the rent increases. Tenants appealed...

MCI Increase Granted for Converting Fuel Source

February 17, 2022    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on exterior restoration with related consultant services, as well as a heating system conversion. The DRA ruled for landlord, granting the rent increases. Tenants appealed...

No MCI Increase for Roof That Leaked

February 17, 2022    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a hot water heater supplier and installer, a burner, and a new roof. The DRA ruled for landlord in part, but denied any increase for the roof. The DHCR...

MCI Increase Granted for Replacement of Vestibule Doors

February 17, 2022    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of vestibule doors. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant claimed that the cost for the doors was excessive. Landlord pointed out that...

Replacement of Basement Doors Not Needed to Complete Courtyard MCI

January 24, 2022    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on a courtyard/walkway installation, architect's fee, related inspections, courtyard doors, and a TV/security system. The DRA ruled for landlord.

Landlord's Violation Clearance Complied with Law

January 24, 2022    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on building-wide rewiring, plumbing re-piping, and gas re-piping. The DRA ruled for landlord and tenants appealed, making a number of claims.

Landlord Didn't Respond to Notice of Amended Violation Provisions Added by HSTPA

January 24, 2022    

Landlord applied to the DHCR for MCI rent hikes based on elevator upgrading. The DRA ruled against landlord, finding that landlord had failed to submit proof of all payments as well as proof of having resolved all...

No Second MCI Increase for Facade Work Within Useful Life of Prior Work

December 22, 2021    

The DHCR denied landlord's application for an MCI rent hike relating to pointing, waterproofing, and related facade work. Landlord then filed an Article 78 court appeal, claiming that the DHCR's decision was...