The son of a rent-stabilized tenant complained to the DHCR after tenant died, claiming that he had succession rights and that landlord refused to give him a renewal lease. The son claimed that he moved in with tenant...
Rent-stabilized tenant filed a lease violation complaint with the DHCR, claiming that landlord refused to add her spouse's name to her renewal lease. Tenant pointed out that she was disabled and her husband was...
Tenant filed an "AD" application and asked the DHCR to rule on whether he was subject to rent regulation. Landlord claimed that the building was legally converted to a five-unit apartment building in 1936...
Tenant complained to the DHCR of a reduction of services in his apartment. Landlord argued that tenant wasn't rent stabilized because the building contained only five apartments. The DRA then opened an "AD...
In 2017, tenant filed an administrative proceeding application with the DHCR, and sought a ruling on the rent-regulated status of her apartment. She had lived in the building for 43 years, and in the subject...
Landlord asked the DHCR for a ruling that its building was exempt from rent regulation based on substantial rehabilitation. The DRA ruled for landlord. DOB approved landlord's application and renovation...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of several improvements. The DRA granted the application based on installation of a chimney and rewiring but denied any increase for basement lighting. Tenant...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of building-wide plumbing and repiping. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant claimed that the kitchen of one apartment didn't...
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...
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...
Landlord, which had purchased six rent-stabilized apartments in a condominium building, asked the DHCR for permission to eliminate fireplace services in these apartments. Landlord claimed that, prior to buying the...
Tenant complained of rent overcharge and improper apartment deregulation. The DRA ruled for tenant and ordered landlord to refund $4,275, including triple damages.
