UNIT/BUILDING NOT COVERED

Tenant Who Moved into Building After Co-op Conversion Wasn't Rent Stabilized

September 22, 2023    

Tenant complained to the DHCR of rent overcharge. The DRA ruled against tenant, who appealed and lost. Tenant moved into the apartment in 1993 and was given a rent-stabilized lease by the landlord. But the building...

Building Containing Five Dwelling Units Wasn't Subject to Rent Stabilization

September 22, 2023    

A tenant in landlord's building claimed that he was rent stabilized and sought a DHCR ruling concerning his status. The DRA ruled for tenant and directed landlord to give tenant a rent-stabilized lease and...

Apartment Was Vacancy Deregulated Before Tenant Moved In

August 28, 2023    

Tenant sued landlord for rent overcharge and improper apartment deregulation. She asked for attorneys fees in connection with this complaint.  Tenant moved into the apartment under an unregulated lease on July...

Apartment Became Deregulated When Tenant Moved Out and J-51 Tax Benefits Expired

August 28, 2023    

Former tenant complained to the DHCR of rent overcharge and improper deregulation of his apartment. The DRA ruled for tenant in part, finding no overcharge but directing landlord to base future rent increases on the...

Tenant's Apartment Was Properly Vacancy Deregulated in 2003

August 28, 2023    

Tenant complained to the DHCR that she had been overcharged and that her apartment was improperly deregulated. The DRA ruled against tenant and dismissed the complaint. Tenant appealed and lost. Landlord proved that...

Apartment Was Vacancy Deregulated After Rent-Controlled Tenant Moved Out

July 25, 2023    

Tenant complained to the DHCR in 2018, claiming rent overcharge and improper apartment deregulation. The DRA ruled against tenant, finding that the unit had been lawfully deregulated in 2010. Tenant had moved into...

Apartment Was Lawfully Deregulated After J-51 Tax Benefits Expired

July 25, 2023    

Tenant complained to the DHCR of rent overcharge and improper apartment deregulation in February 2023. Tenant had moved into the unit in April 2021 at an initial rent of $3,850 per month. The DRA ruled against tenant...

Landlord Proves Apartment Was Vacancy Deregulated with Proof of IAIs

May 23, 2023    

Tenant complained to the DHCR in 2018 of rent overcharge and claimed that landlord improperly deregulated the apartment in 2015.  Landlord claimed that the unit was legally deregulated as of Aug. 1, 2015, when...

Moderate Income Program Tenant Under HFA Regulatory Agreement Wasn't Rent Stabilized

May 22, 2023    

Tenant complained of rent overcharge based on claimed illegal fees and surcharges. She moved into the unit in 2015, paid monthly rent of $1,108, and claimed she belonged to the Moderate Income Program. Landlord...

Apartment Was Vacancy Deregulated When Tenant Moved No Matter What Rent Was Charged

May 22, 2023    

Tenant complained to the DHCR of rent overcharge in 2018. Landlord claimed that tenant wasn't subject to rent stabilization. The DRA ruled for tenant because tenant paid $2,000 per month when he moved in. The DRA...

Tenant Who Moved into Apartment After 421-a Benefits Expired Wasn't Rent Stabilized

May 22, 2023    

Tenant complained to the DHCR of rent overcharge. The DRA ruled against tenant, who appealed and lost. Tenant moved into the building after Real Property Tax Law 421-a tax benefits had expired. The building was...

DHCR Properly Found That Tenant's Apartment Had Been Vacancy Deregulated Before April 1, 1997

April 26, 2023    

Tenant complained to the DHCR of rent overcharge and improper deregulation of his apartment at the Chelsea Hotel. The DHCR ruled against tenant, who then filed an Article 78 court appeal of the agency's decision...