January 2007
Corporate Income Not Considered in High-Rent Deregulation Proceeding
Tenants Submitted Partial Response to High-Rent Deregulation Application
No Hot Water
Landlord Didn't Complete Pointing Work
Tenant Lived in Street, But Apartment Remains Primary Residence
Stove Explodes in Tenant's Apartment
Condo Owners, Tenants Don't Have to Disclose Income for Landlord's Assessment Appeal
Tenant Didn't Abandon Case
Tenant Claims Building Entrance Door Lock Broken
Landlord Can Replace Door to Courtyard
Lease Violation Issues Subject of Prior Court Case
J-51 Tenant Remains Rent Stabilized
High-Rent Tenant Claims Husband Primarily Resides Elsewhere
No Proof Tenant Caused Fire
Extermination Services Restored
Landlord Restored Basement Storage Area
DOB Elevator Inspection Done After DHCR Inspection
Landlord's Nonrenewal Notice Not Specific Enough
No Proof of Preferential Rent
Tenant Provided Access for Repairs After Notice to Cure
Gas Service Interrupted Temporarily
Inadequate Building Security
Tenant's Section 8 Subsidy Properly Terminated
No Increase for Key Card Door Without Prior Approval
Two-Apartment Building Not Subject to Rent Stabilization
Increase Granted for Repiping
Useful Life of Old Boiler Had Not Expired
Tenant Violated Settlement Agreement
No Increase for Piecemeal Roof, Facade Work
Exterminator Not Present at No-Access Inspection
Tenant's Son Claims Succession Rights
Fire Damage Affected Apartment for Two Months Only
Landlord Not Responsible for Doorman's Attack on Tenant
Pointing Not Done
Occupant Who Paid Rent Entitled to Renewal Lease
Landlord Can't Collect Washing Machine Surcharge
Undated Nonrenewal Notice Not Fatally Defective
Tenant's Smoking Caused Apartment Fire
Landlord Can Discontinue Preferential Rent
Eviction Delayed for Disabled Tenant
NYCHA Can Terminate Tenancy of Person Who Threatened Other Tenants
Portion of Cost of Extending Apartment Door into Hallway Disallowed
No Proof Landlord Sent Tenant Renewal Lease Offer
DHCR Can't Waive Back Rent Owed by Tenant
New Intercom System Tied to Tenant's Phone Line
Landlord Claims Complainant Isn't Tenant After Apartment Fire
Overcharge Settled Before Rent Administrator Ruled on Claim
Electrical Upgrading Qualifies as MCI
Tenant Caused Repeated Flooding
Tenant Restored to Possession Pending Appeal
No Proof New Roof Leaks
Landlord Didn't Offer Tenant Substitute Apartment
Tenant Excused for Not Answering High-Rent Deregulation Application
Tenant Damaged Kitchen Fixtures
Landlord's Termination Notice Didn't State Enough Facts
Landlord's Appeal of Local Rent Law Untimely
Landlord Didn't Appear for No-Access Inspection
First-Floor Tenant Benefits from Elevator Upgrade
Roommate's Income Counts in High-Rent Deregulation Determination
Landlord Sexually Harassed Same-Sex Tenant
Rent Hike Granted for Boiler, Water Heater
Building Not Substantially Rehabilitated
Tenant Refused Access to DHCR Inspector
Landlord Waited Too Long to Collect Washing Machine Surcharge
Landlord Can't Cure Error in Nonpayment Settlement Agreement
Portion of Architect's Fee Included in Apartment Improvement Rent Increase
Landlord Must Provide Garage Space to Tenant
Roommate Can't Appeal Rent Reduction Order
Increase Granted for Engineer's Fees
Mismatched Tiles