Rent-stabilized tenant complained of rent overcharge. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced tenant's rent. Tenant's lease provided for a substantial rent discount every month as long as tenant paid rent...
The wife of a deceased rent-stabilized tenant claimed succession rights and complained to the DHCR that landlord refused to give her a renewal lease. The DRA ruled for the wife and directed landlord to offer a rent-...
Tenant complained that landlord failed to offer her a rent-stabilized renewal lease. The DRA ruled for tenant after landlord failed to answer the complaint, and ordered landlord to offer tenant a one- or two-year...
Tenant complained of rent overcharge and lease violations, claiming that her apartment was unlawfully deregulated. The DRA ruled for tenant, finding a rent overcharge of $4,200 including triple damages. The DRA also...
Landlord asked the DHCR for permission to modify services at a rent-stabilized building by replacing gas stoves with electric ovens and stovetops. The DRA granted landlord's application. Tenants appealed and lost...
New landlord asked the DHCR for permission to increase rents of five rent-controlled apartments in a building based on unique and peculiar circumstances. Landlord pointed out that: (a) a 1983 CAB expulsion order had...
In 2013, when it purchased and took over management of a building, landlord asked the DHCR for permission to amend rent registrations for one apartment for each year dating back to 2008/2009. Landlord claimed that...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on several installations. The DRA granted an MCI increase for one lobby door but disallowed any increase for the refurbishment of a revolving door and two side doors as well...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on building exterior restoration, with related consulting work, and terrace/roof replacement. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenants appealed and won, in part. Tenants claimed...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a building entrance door, flooring, and stairs. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. Among other things, tenant claimed that the...
The DRA granted landlord's MCI rent increase application based on pointing and waterproofing, new intercoms, and associated engineering fees. Tenants appealed and lost. Tenants argued that the pointing and...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a new roof. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant claimed that, despite the new roof installation, there was water penetration into...
