New Boiler Replaced Public Utility Steam-Powered System #16134*

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes. Landlord had replaced a public utility steam heat system with a new boiler. The DRA ruled against landlord. Landlord appealed and lost. Since the building had a public utility steam heat system, landlord's installation of a new boiler/burner wasn't needed for the operation, preservation, or maintenance of the building. And the boiler/burner didn't qualify as an energy conservation improvement, since the prior steam heat system actually conserved more energy.

Park Towers South Co.: DHCR Admin. Rev. Dckt. No. GB430238RO (8/2/02) [3-pg. doc.]