RENT REDUCTION DENIED

Elevator Working at Time of DHCR Inspection

October 15, 2013    

Tenants complained of a reduction in building-wide services based on an elevator leveling problem. The DRA ruled against tenants and dismissed the complaint. Tenants appealed and lost. They claimed that landlord had...

Removal of Storage Space Is Minor Condition

October 14, 2013    

Rent-controlled tenant complained of a reduction in building-wide services, claiming that landlord had discontinued storage room service for tenants. The DRA ruled against tenant and dismissed the complaint. Tenant...

Switching to Electromagnetic Key System Wasn't Service Reduction

October 14, 2013    

Rent-stabilized tenants complained of a reduction in building-wide services after landlord moved the main building entrance to the side of the building and implemented an electromagnetic key system. The DRA ruled for...

Tenant Claims Landlord Reduced Apartment Size

October 14, 2013    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services based on alterations to his bathroom that he claimed significantly reduced apartment space. The DRA ruled against tenant who appealed and lost. Tenant...

Elevator Working at Time of DHCR Inspection

September 19, 2013    

Tenants complained of a reduction in building-wide services. They claimed that the building's elevator was out of service. The DRA ruled against tenants, who appealed and lost. Tenants claimed that the elevator...

DHCR Inspection Showed No Vermin in Apartment

August 8, 2013    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services based on vermin infestation. The DRA ruled against tenant after a DHCR inspection finding no mice or roaches in the apartment. Tenant appealed and lost....

Roof Access Restored Before DRA Ruled on Complaint

August 8, 2013    

Rent-stabilized tenants complained of a reduction in building-wide services after landlord discontinued roof access to tenants in August 2010. The DRA ruled against tenants, who appealed and lost. Landlord had denied...

Hallway Ventilation Was Sufficient

August 8, 2013    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in building-wide services. Tenant claimed that there was inadequate ventilation and air conditioning in the building's hallways. The DRA ruled against tenant,...

Tenant Refused Access for Wall Repairs Based on Lead-Paint Concern

July 15, 2013    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services based on conditions in her apartment. The DRA ruled against tenant based on her refusal to give access for repairs. Tenant appealed and lost. When the DHCR...

Tenant Tried to Record DHCR Inspection

July 15, 2013    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services in his apartment. The DRA ruled against tenant based on tenant's failure to provide access for DHCR inspection. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant...

DHCR Didn't Properly Investigate Tenant's Complaint

May 16, 2013    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled against tenant based on DHCR inspection. Tenant appealed, and the case was reopened. Tenant had complained of leaks to his bathroom ceiling...

Building Terrace Conditions Were Minor

April 16, 2013    

Rent-stabilized tenants complained to the DHCR of a reduction in building-wide services based on a number of conditions. In their "prior notice" letter, tenants complained that second-floor common area...