RENT HIKE DENIED

Masonry Work Unrelated to Roof MCI

March 11, 2013    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a new roof with related coping and masonry work. The DRA ruled for landlord in part, but disallowed $5,000 for masonry work. Landlord appealed and lost...

Roof Terrace Work Disallowed from Total Cost of MCI

February 11, 2013    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on roof work, including work performed on the building roof terrace. The DHCR ruled for landlord. Tenants filed an Article 78 court appeal, and the case was reopened for...

Some Exterior Restoration Work Disallowed

February 7, 2013    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes for exterior restoration work. The DRA ruled for landlord in part, but disallowed any increase for pointing/masonry, balcony repair, consulting architect, and heat computer. The...

Front Facade and Stoop Restoration Don't Qualify as MCIs

February 5, 2013    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on front facade and stoop restoration. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. The work consisted of patching and repair to the brownstone exterior of the...

No MCI Rent Hike for Piecemeal Window Installation

December 12, 2012    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of windows on a building-wide basis. The DRA ruled against landlord, finding that the work didn't qualify as a major capital improvement. Landlord...

No MCI Rent Hike for Retaining Wall

December 12, 2012    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on pointing and waterproofing, a new roof, and the installation of a new retaining wall. The DRA ruled for landlord in part, but disallowed any increase for the retaining...

No Rent Hike for Rewiring Without Appliance Outlets

December 11, 2012    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on building-wide rewiring. The DRA ruled against landlord because no feeders were installed. Landlord appealed and won, based on DHCR inspection that found that new risers...

New Sidewalk Doesn't Qualify as MCI

December 11, 2012    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a new sidewalk in front of the building. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. Resurfacing of an entire courtyard and walkways within...

Intercom Installation Not Timely

December 11, 2012    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes for the installation of new entrance and lobby doors, as well as a new video-intercom system. The DRA ruled for landlord in part, but disallowed any increase for the intercom...

Hazardous Lead Paint Violation Bars MCI Rent Hike

November 16, 2012    

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on a building-wide improvement. The DRA ruled against landlord because there was a hazardous lead-based paint violation on file with HPD. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord...