RENT HIKE DENIED

Landlord's Refiled MCI Application Was Untimely

April 22, 2018    

The DRA denied landlord's MCI rent hike application based on installation of a new chimney and boiler because the DRA found that the application wasn't filed within two years of the installation completion...

Elevator Upgrade Without Installation of New Selector Doesn't Qualify as MCI

April 22, 2018    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on new windows, elevator replacement, electrical work, and exterior restoration. The DRA ruled against landlord based on its failure to submit information required for...

Tenant's Studio Apartment Contains One Room, Not Two

March 19, 2018    

The DHCR's Rent Administrator granted landlord's application for MCI rent hikes. The DRO ruled that tenant's apartment contained two rooms. Tenant appealed and argued that her studio apartment contained...

Rewiring Work Didn't Qualify as MCI

February 23, 2018    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on rewiring. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. Landlord installed seven new meters and distribution boxes, along with six A/C lines and outlets in each...

MCI Application Denied Due to Pending Class "C" HPD Violations

February 23, 2018    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a boiler/burner. The DRA ruled against landlord based on the fact that there were immediately hazardous Class C violations on record with HPD for the...

Computerized Heat Control System Isn't an MCI

February 23, 2018    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a computerized heat control system. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. It's the DHCR's established position that installation...

Computerized Heat Control System Doesn't Qualify as MCI

January 19, 2018    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a computerized heat control system. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. It is the DHCR's established position that installation...

Work Related to Boiler/Burner and Security System Installations Disallowed

December 18, 2017    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a boiler/burner, TV/security system, and main lobby doors. The DRA ruled for landlord in part but disallowed any increase for the main lobby doors...

Incomplete Balcony Repair Work Didn't Qualify as MCI

December 18, 2017    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes. The DRA ruled for landlord in part, granting rent increases for facade work that included whyte replacement, lintel, window caulking, masonry caulking, parapet, roof, copper...

Hallway Restoration Work Didn't Qualify as MCI

November 22, 2017    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on carpet installation, hallway restoration, and a design consultant. The DRA ruled for landlord in part but disallowed any increase for the hallway restoration and design...

Unamended MCI Application Deemed Untimely by DHCR

November 22, 2017    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on a number of improvements, including roof installations. The DRA ruled for landlord in part but disallowed the roof installation costs because the work was completed more...

Landlord Didn't Replace Entire Roof

October 30, 2017    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a new roof. The DRA ruled against landlord because only 3,600 square feet of the 7,200 square foot roof was replaced. Landlord appealed and lost....