Tenant Who Didn't Appeal MCI Rent Increase Order Can't Object to Its Modification

The DHCR's Rent Administrator issued a modification order in connection with a previously granted MCI rent increase application due to the building's J-51 tax abatement. One tenant appealed and lost. Tenant claimed that the MCI rent increase for window installation wasn't justified. But tenant hadn't filed a PAR to appeal the MCI order, and couldn't collaterally attack the rent increase by appealing the J-51 modification of the MCI increase. Tenant's PAR was dismissed.

Alcantara: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. KO610017RT (5/26/22)[2-pg. document]