Hallman Position Eliminated

(Decision submitted by Lindsay J. Rosenberg of the Manhattan law firm of Rudd, Rosenberg & Hollender, attorneys for the landlord.) Tenants complained of reduced services, claiming that landlord had ended the ''hallman'' position, which reduced building security. Landlord claimed that building security wasn't reduced because desk men were present in the lobby at the building's only entrance. Also, the building was equipped with electronic surveillance cameras and monitors. A DHCR inspector found that the side exit doors and basement door were locked, and that building staff were present in the lobby. The DRA ruled for landlord. Security wasn't compromised by removing the hallman because a building staff station in the lobby screened visitors, and the building had surveillance cameras and monitors. Also, all other entrances to the building other than the lobby were kept locked.

First FGP Inc.: DRA Dckt. No. ZFG 430056-B (8/12/94) [1-page document]