Cost of Stone Wall Replacement Included

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on a number of improvements. The DRA denied any rent hikes for the cost of stonewalls. Landlord appealed, claiming that the stonewall replacement, together with replacement of all the exterior pedestrian surfaces, qualified as an MCI. The DHCR ruled for landlord. The stonewall replacement was done in connection with replacement of all the exterior pedestrian surfaces. The steps had exceeded their useful life, and the retaining walls were replaced because they were seriously decaying and could have collapsed.

Samson Mgmt. Corp.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. OK930004RO (3/11/03) [4-pg. doc.]