DECREASE IN APARTMENT SERVICES

Ceiling Crack Wasn't Minor Condition

October 18, 2015    

The DRA reduced tenant’s rent based on a reduction in services, and later denied landlord’s application to restore rent. Landlord appealed and lost. Inspection showed there was still a crack in the living...

Failure to Fix Toilet Flusher Isn't Minor Condition

September 23, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services based on a toilet’s broken flushing apparatus, which caused water to continuously run into the toilet. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent...

Water Accumulation on Terrace Wasn't Minor Condition

September 22, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services based on terrace water accumulation. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord appealed and lost. At the time of inspection in February 2014...

Replacement Refrigerator Defective and Too Small

September 22, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services based on the size and defective condition of a replacement refrigerator installed by landlord. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. ...

Cracked Terrace Tiles Weren't Minor Condition

September 22, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced her rent. Landlord later applied for rent restoration based on the restoration of services. The DRA ruled against...

Ceiling Stains Caused by Water Penetration from Roof

August 24, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services based on water leaks to the hall light fixture and switch in his apartment. The DRA ruled against tenant after inspection showed that the ceiling and walls...

Newly Installed Windows Were Difficult to Open

June 23, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services because newly installed windows in her apartment were hard to open and close. The DRA ruled for tenant based on inspection and reduced her rent. Landlord...

Bathroom Painting Not Done in Workmanlike Manner

June 23, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services based on bathroom wall conditions. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord later applied for rent restoration based on the restoration of...

Circuit Breaker Not Working

June 22, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in...

Fumes and Odors Entered Tenant’s Apartment from Bakery

June 22, 2015    

Tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled...

20-Year-Old Service Reduction Finding Remains in Effect

May 21, 2015    

In 1993, the DRA determined that there was a reduction in services in tenant’s...

HPD Bedbug Violation on Record

May 21, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services based on bedbugs in his...