Resurfacing Not Done on All Walls

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on resurfacing of the building's exterior walls. The DRA ruled against landlord. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord resurfaced only the front masonry wall. To qualify as an MCI, all sides of a building must be resurfaced. The DHCR's policy on resurfacing is different from its policy on pointing. Pointing may qualify as an MCI when only those areas in need of it are done.

Manor House: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. FI230140RO (7/23/01) [2-pg. doc.]