Dirty Bulkhead/Stair Area

Tenants complained of a reduction in building-wide services. The DRA ruled for tenants and reduced their rents. Among other things, the DRA found that the bulkhead/stair area was dirty. Landlord appealed, claiming that this was a minor condition. The DHCR ruled for landlord. Under current DHCR policy, some conditions are deemed so minor that no rent reduction is warranted. The inspector had reported that all other areas in the building were clean. Therefore the dirty bulkhead/stair area didn't warrant a rent reduction.

Ferro: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. GB630071RO (4/17/96) [3-page document]