DECREASE IN APARTMENT SERVICES

Replacement Refrigerator Defective and Too Small

September 22, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services based on the size and defective condition of a replacement refrigerator installed by landlord. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. ...

Cracked Terrace Tiles Weren't Minor Condition

September 22, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced her rent. Landlord later applied for rent restoration based on the restoration of services. The DRA ruled against...

Ceiling Stains Caused by Water Penetration from Roof

August 24, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services based on water leaks to the hall light fixture and switch in his apartment. The DRA ruled against tenant after inspection showed that the ceiling and walls...

Newly Installed Windows Were Difficult to Open

June 23, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services because newly installed windows in her apartment were hard to open and close. The DRA ruled for tenant based on inspection and reduced her rent. Landlord...

Bathroom Painting Not Done in Workmanlike Manner

June 23, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services based on bathroom wall conditions. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord later applied for rent restoration based on the restoration of...

Circuit Breaker Not Working

June 22, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in...

Fumes and Odors Entered Tenant’s Apartment from Bakery

June 22, 2015    

Tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled...

20-Year-Old Service Reduction Finding Remains in Effect

May 21, 2015    

In 1993, the DRA determined that there was a reduction in services in tenant’s...

HPD Bedbug Violation on Record

May 21, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services based on bedbugs in his...

Bedbugs Found in Tenant's Apartment

May 20, 2015    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services due to bedbugs in his apartment. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that he didn't receive...

Wood Floor Repaired in Unworkmanlike Manner

August 13, 2014    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services based on the condition of wood floors in his apartment. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that...

Facade Renovations Didn't Excuse Balcony and Window Conditions

July 18, 2014    

Rent-stabilized tenant complained of a reduction in services. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced his rent. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord had advised tenants in April 2012 that facade and balcony improvements...