The DRA granted landlord’s application for MCI rent hikes based on installation of gas re-piping. Tenants appealed and lost. Tenants argued that the work was done to fix a gas leak and therefore should be...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a boiler/burner, windows, and terrace doors, as well as elevator upgrading. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenants appealed and won, in part. Tenants claimed...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a backflow preventer. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenants appealed and lost. Tenants claimed that a backflow prevention device didn’t qualify as...
The DRA granted in part landlord’s application for MCI rent hikes based on backflow engineering and installation of a backflow prevention device. The DRA disallowed some fees associated with permits and testing...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on roof replacement and repairs. The DRA ruled for landlord in part, but disallowed any increase for costs associated with the contractor’s profit and overhead....
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a replacement staircase and related work. The DRO ruled for landlord in part, granting an increase for the stairs but disallowing the cost of prime and...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on pointing and waterproofing at the building. The DRO ruled for landlord and increased tenants’ rents. One tenant appealed, claiming that she had leaks damaging her...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a courtyard/walkway with related engineering. The DRO ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant claimed that the rent increase would cause...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of parapets, sidewalk shed, window sills, and lintels. The DRA ruled for landlord in part but disallowed any rent increase for a wrought iron fence,...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of new fire escapes. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant claimed that she had applied for a SCRIE and therefore shouldn’t...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of new floor tiles in the building lobby and hallways, as well as a new front entrance door. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenants appealed and lost....
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of new floor tiles in the lobby and in all of the hallways. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenants appealed and lost. A complete replacement of a building’...
