Partial Replacement of Intercom Doesn't Qualify

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a new intercom system. The DRA ruled against landlord, and landlord appealed. The DHCR again ruled against landlord. Although landlord installed a new intercom panel in a new location, under DHCR policy such an installation by itself doesn't constitute an MCI because landlord didn't replace the intercom components in the individual apartments. Landlord's partial replacement of the intercom was merely repair or maintenance work.

Congregation Nachlas Aron: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. EL230319RO (3/20/98) [2-page document]