Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a new boiler and related improvements. The DRA ruled for landlord in part, denying any increase for a chimney liner. That item was found to be routine...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on plumbing repiping and installation of solar panels. The DRA ruled for landlord in part. No increase was granted for the solar panels since they didn't qualify as MCIs...
The DRA granted landlord's MCI rent increase application based on the installation of a new intercom and rewiring. Tenants appealed and lost. They claimed that the replaced items hadn't exceeded their useful...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of electric meters in all apartments. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. To qualify as an MCI, electrical upgrading must include the...
The DRA granted landlord's application for MCI rent hikes based on pointing and waterproofing, intercoms, and a chimney. But the DRA denied landlord's application for MCI rent hikes based on installation of...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on elevator upgrading. The DRA ruled against landlord because there was a DOB building violation on record at the time the DRA issued its order. Landlord appealed and lost. A...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on a number of improvements, including pointing, waterproofing, new mailboxes and entrance doors, security cameras, and intercom. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of new entry doors. The DRA ruled against landlord because landlord had failed to apply for permission from the DHCR to modify required services. Landlord...
The DRA denied landlord's application for MCI rent hikes based on the installations of mailboxes and a second-floor roof and skylight. Landlord appealed and lost. To qualify as an MCI, new mailboxes must be...
Landlord applied for for MCI rent hikes based on installation of hand railing for building steps and a gate for the basement. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. These items didn't qualify as...
Rent-stabilized tenants filed an Article 78 court appeal of a DHCR order granting landlord's application for MCI rent increases based on exterior facade work and installation of security cameras. Tenants claimed...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of front stairs and exterior wall work. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. Comprehensive pointing and waterproofing where needed...
