In November 2016, tenant filed an application with the DHCR seeking an administrative ruling to determine his apartment's regulatory status. Earlier that year, landlord had sued to evict tenant in housing court,...
A tenant in landlord's building claimed that he was rent stabilized and sought a DHCR ruling concerning his status. The DRA ruled for tenant and directed landlord to give tenant a rent-stabilized lease and...
Landlord applied to the DHCR for a ruling that its building was exempt from rent stabilization based on substantial rehabilitation performed after Jan. 1, 1974. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost....
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on exterior restoration, including pointing and waterproofing. The DRA ruled for landlord in part but reduced the amount of the approved cost by a percentage of a prior MCI...
The DHCR's Rent Administrator granted landlord's application for MCI rent hikes based on an elevator upgrade, including consultant fees. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant claimed that she shouldn't have to...
The DHCR's Rent Administrator granted landlord's application for an MCI rent hike based on gas repiping at its building. Tenants appealed, claiming that there was insufficient proof supporting landlord's...
Landlord applied to the DHCR for MCI rent hikes. The DRA ruled against landlord in 2011 due to outstanding Class C violations, one of which involved lead-based paint in a tenant's apartment. Landlord appealed,...
The DHCR's Rent Administrator denied landlord's application for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a hot water heater. The DRA found that landlord didn't submit necessary information required to...
Landlord applied to the DHCR for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a newly resurfaced courtyard and steps behind the building. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. RSC Section 2522.4 defined...
The Tenant Association of an affordable housing community governed by PHFL Article IV challenged an approval letter issued by the DHCR in September 2022, arguing that the decision set forth in that letter violated...
Former tenant complained to the DHCR of rent overcharge and improper deregulation of his apartment. The DRA ruled for tenant in part, finding no overcharge but directing landlord to base future rent increases on the...
