CA410181RT
STATE OF NEW YORK
DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
OFFICE OF RENT ADMINISTRATION
GERTZ PLAZA
92-31 UNION HALL STREET
JAMAICA, NY 11433
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
APPEAL OF DOCKET NO.: CA410181RT
Ruth E. Gamble,
RENT ADMINISTRATOR'S
DOCKET NO.: AK520045OR
PETITIONER
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ORDER AND OPINION DENYING PETITION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
On January 6, 1988, the above-named petitioner-tenant timely
refiled a petition for administrative review of an order issued on
October 1, 1987, by the Rent Administrator, concerning the housing
accommodation known as 543 West 144th Street, Apt. 8, New York,
New York, wherein the Administrator granted the owner's rent
restoration application based on the tenant's failure to keep
scheduled inspection appointments.
The Commissioner has reviewed all of the evidence in the record and
has carefully considered that portion of the record relevant to the
issue raised by the administrative appeal.
This proceeding was commenced by the filing of an application to
restore rent dated October 25, 1986. Thereafter, on May 5, 1987
and June 11, 1987, on notice to the tenant, inspections were
scheduled. On both occasions, the tenant failed to keep the
appointment, resulting in the Administrator's order of October 1,
1987 restoring the rent.
In the PAR, the tenant contends that she has not had a rent
decrease, only increases; that the current owner purchased the
building on or about 1984; that she was not advised of a rent
increase; and that on other occasions other tenants have let
inspectors into her apartment.
After careful consideration, the Commissioner is of the opinion
that the petition should be denied.
It was proper for the Administrator to restore the rent based on
the report of its inspector which asserted that the tenant had
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failed to keep two inspection appointments. The tenant's petition
does not make clear her objections to the order and, therefore,
does not establish any basis for modifying or revoking the
Administrator's order.
THEREFORE, in accordance with the City Rent Stabilization Law and
the Rent and Eviction Regulations, it is
ORDERED, that this petition be, and the same hereby is, denied, and
that the Rent Administrator's order be, and the same hereby is,
affirmed.
ISSUED:
JOSEPH A. D'AGOSTA
Deputy Commissioner
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