Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on pointing and waterproofing. The DRA ruled against landlord based on outstanding rent reduction orders for the building. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a new roof. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. DHCR inspection noted that the roof was only repaired and coated or painted. And...
The DRA denied landlord's MCI rent increase application based on the installation of new circuit breakers. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that it installed an eight-circuit panel box and GFI...
The DRA denied landlord's application for MCI rent hikes based on lobby and hallway restoration. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord claimed that the DRA should at least have granted rent increases for the new...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a closed-circuit television (CCTV) security system. The DRA ruled against landlord because the system didn't monitor all building entrances....
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a cooling tower, as well as terrace and roof replacement. The DRA ruled for landlord but disallowed the cost of a consulting architect hired by...
The DRA granted landlord's MCI rent increase application based on repiping and bathroom/kitchen modernization. Several tenants who claimed the work wasn't done in their apartments were exempted from the rent...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the replacement of a water main connecting to the building. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. Water main replacement isn't an MCI in and of itself...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a new intercom system. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. The installed system appeared new and in good condition. But there was no...
The DRA denied landlord's application for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a new building entrance door. Landlord appealed and lost. Areas of the newly installed door were rusting and peeling, so an...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a new roof. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. DHCR inspection showed that a "silver coating" was applied only to the...
