Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a new boiler/burner. The DRO ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. The DRO correctly determined that landlord’s application was untimely. An...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a new burner, roof, security system, entrance door, and an elevator upgrade. The DRO ruled for landlord. Tenants appealed and won, in part. The DHCR agreed...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on gas conversion, from existing #4 fuel oil to #2 fuel oil and natural gas. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. The DHCR’s position is that the cost...
The DRA denied landlord’s application for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of an automatic fire alarm system. Landlord appealed and lost. The fire alarm system wasn’t required for the operation,...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of new bathroom windows. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. Replacement of 23 bathroom windows out of the building’s 190...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a new compactor and concrete resurfacing of the building’s courtyard. The DRA ruled for landlord in part, granting the increase only for the...
The DRA granted landlord’s application for MCI rent hikes based on elevator upgrading and installation of a TV/security system but disallowed any increase for basement windows and basement window grills because...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on elevator upgrading. The DRA ruled against landlord, finding its application untimely. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord initially filed its MCI application on Dec. 23,...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a new roof, pointing, and waterproofing. The DRA disallowed the cost of the pointing and waterproofing. Landlord appealed and lost. DHCR inspection...
The DRA denied landlord’s 2011 MCI application based on pointing and waterproofing because a previous MCI increase had been granted for pointing and waterproofing at the building completed in June 2004. The DRA...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on gas piping. The DRA ruled for landlord in part but disallowed the cost of engineering fees and installation of gas risers by the building super. Landlord appealed and lost...
The DRA denied landlord’s application for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a roof, parapet, and camera system because there was an outstanding rent reduction order for the building. Landlord later...
