Engineering Costs and Work Performed by Super Disallowed

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on gas piping. The DRA ruled for landlord in part but disallowed the cost of engineering fees and installation of gas risers by the building super. Landlord appealed and lost. Gas piping is a relatively commonplace installation not complex enough to require an engineer’s consultation. As to the gas risers, landlord claimed but didn’t prove that the work was performed outside the scope of the super’s regular duties and compensation. 

Dale & Dale, Inc.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. ZJ1430038RO (10/15/15) [2-pg. doc.]