Landlord Can Replace Traditional Intercom System with Telephone-Based System

July 25, 2016

LVT Number: #27114

Landlord asked the DHCR for permission to modify building-wide services. Landlord proposed to replace the building’s traditional intercom system with a telephone-based intercom system. The DRA ruled for landlord but ordered an accompanying permanent rent reduction of $15 per month per apartment. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord submitted with its PAR a copy of written consent it had obtained from tenants to the proposed change, which had already been completed. But landlord didn’t submit the tenant consents with its original application.

Landlord asked the DHCR for permission to modify building-wide services. Landlord proposed to replace the building’s traditional intercom system with a telephone-based intercom system. The DRA ruled for landlord but ordered an accompanying permanent rent reduction of $15 per month per apartment. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord submitted with its PAR a copy of written consent it had obtained from tenants to the proposed change, which had already been completed. But landlord didn’t submit the tenant consents with its original application. Therefore, the DRA properly ordered a rent reduction in connection with the change in intercom service.

 

 

 

GLS 8630 LLC: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. DO210017RO (6/9/16) [3-pg. doc.]

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