In 2017, the DHCR's Rent Administrator granted landlord's MCI rent increase application based on landlord's installation of a new roof, pointing, waterproofing, parapet, and sidewalk shed. Some tenants...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on an elevator upgrade. Among other things, tenants claimed that there were "C" violations on file with HPD that hadn't been corrected and therefore should bar...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on resurfacing exterior walls, along with related fees for a structural engineer, design architect, technical architect, and environmental fees. The DRA ruled for landlord....
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a parapet. The DRA ruled for landlord and granted rent increases for the parapet work and installation of a sidewalk bridge during the work.
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on roof and/or facade work. The DRA ruled for landlord but exempted four apartments from any rent increase due to water leaks and damage to walls and ceilings. A fifth tenant...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of building-wide plumbing and repiping. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant claimed that the kitchen of one apartment didn't...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on pointing and waterproofing of a building facade, as well as installation of hallway/lobby windows. The DRA ruled for landlord, and tenants appealed. Tenants claimed that...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on exterior restoration with related consultant services, as well as a heating system conversion. The DRA ruled for landlord, granting the rent increases. Tenants appealed...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of vestibule doors. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed and lost. Tenant claimed that the cost for the doors was excessive. Landlord pointed out that...
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on a courtyard/walkway installation, architect's fee, related inspections, courtyard doors, and a TV/security system. The DRA ruled for landlord.
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on building-wide rewiring, plumbing re-piping, and gas re-piping. The DRA ruled for landlord and tenants appealed, making a number of claims.
Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on installation of a new roof as well as building facade restoration, pointing, and waterproofing. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenants appealed and lost. Tenants incorrectly...