Building Rewiring Qualified as MCI

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on electrical rewiring. The DRA ruled for landlord. Two tenants appealed, claiming that rewiring wasn't completed in their apartments. Landlord claimed that all required work had been completed. The DHCR ruled against tenants. Tenants didn't complain before the DRA, so they can't raise new issues on appeal. Also, landlord submitted proof that risers and feeders were replaced for all apartments, extending from the property box in the basement to every apartment. Landlord also installed double outlets in the kitchens, for heavy appliances and air conditioner circuits and outlets. The work qualified as an MCI.

1084 New York Avenue: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. UA210041RT (1/31/07) [3-pg. doc.]