MCI Increase Revoked Due to Defective Roof and Facade Work

LVT Number: #28446

(Decision submitted by David Hershey-Webb of the Manhattan law firm of Himmelstein, McConnell, Gribben, Donoghue & Joseph, LLP, attorneys for the tenants.)

(Decision submitted by David Hershey-Webb of the Manhattan law firm of Himmelstein, McConnell, Gribben, Donoghue & Joseph, LLP, attorneys for the tenants.)

Landlord applied to the DHCR for MCI rent increases based on the installation of a new roof and exterior restoration. In response, tenants claimed that the work wasn't done properly. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenants appealed and won. DHCR inspection confirmed tenant complaints that leaks continued or reoccurred after the roof and exterior work were performed. Tenants had also submitted an engineer's report that 40 percent of the building facade was in need of pointing.

 

150 West 87th Street Tenants Association: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. BR430034RT (7/27/17) [3-pg. doc.]