WHAT QUALIFIES - MISCELLANEOUS

Cellar Vault Restoration Doesn't Qualify as MCI

November 22, 2020    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on cellar vault restoration. The DRA ruled against landlord, finding that this work didn't qualify as an MCI. Landlord appealed and lost. It's the DHCR's well-...

Some Related Landscaping Costs Added to MCI Increase for Garage Roof

September 28, 2020    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a garage roof and related costs. The DRA ruled for landlord in part but disallowed some of the claimed related costs. Landlord appealed and won, in...

Some Related Costs Added to MCI Rent Hike for Garage Roof Replacement

September 28, 2020    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a garage roof and related costs. The DRA ruled for landlord in part but disallowed some of landlord's claimed related costs. Landlord appealed and...

New Doorbells Directly Related to MCI-Qualifying Apartment Entry Doors

September 25, 2020    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of apartment entry doors and common-area windows. The DRA ruled for landlord in part, but excluded from the calculated MCI increases the cost of security...

A/C Grills Installed with Facade Work Not Eligible for MCI Rent Hikes

September 25, 2020    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on building facade work consisting of pointing, waterproofing, masonry replacement, power washing, window lintels/sills, and scaffolding. The DRA ruled for landlord in part...

MCI Costs Can Include Labor Costs for Landlord's Contracting Company

June 24, 2020    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a new roof, front stoop/concrete yard improvements, new siding and trim, and a new front door and transom. The DRA ruled for landlord in part, but...

Engineer Fees Included in MCI Increase for A/C System Installation

June 23, 2020    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on new central air conditioning equipment. The DRA ruled for landlord in part but disallowed costs associated with a consulting engineer.

Landlord appealed and lost....

Gas Piping for Oil Burner Was Necessary Work Related to MCI

March 11, 2020    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of several improvements. The DRA granted an increase for a new boiler/burner with related boiler room doors, boiler breeching, and a new chimney. But the DRA...

Painting of New Garage Disallowed from Approved MCI Costs

July 16, 2019    

The DRA partially granted landlord's MCI rent increase application for installation of a garage roof and related costs for the underground garage roof and surface parking lot. Landlord appealed and claimed, among...

Asbestos Removal Required During Removal of Old Roof

June 20, 2019    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a new roof. The DRA ruled for landlord in part, but disallowed any increase for certain items of work and for architect's fees. Landlord appealed...

Smoke Detectors Don't Qualify as MCI

May 21, 2019    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of smoke detectors in all apartments. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. It's the DHCR's established position that hard-wired...

DHCR Adds Mobilization Costs to Approved MCI Increase

January 27, 2019    

The DRA partially granted landlord's MCI rent increase application based on facade restoration, parapet replacement, new garage roofs, and architect services. The DRA disallowed lintel refurbishment costs, air...