STATE OF NEW YORK
                      DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
                            OFFICE OF RENT ADMINISTRATION
                                     GERTZ PLAZA
                               92-31 UNION HALL STREET
                               JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11433

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          IN THE MATTER OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE      ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
          APPEAL OF                                DOCKET NO.:EL120254RO     
                                                        
          Skaros Realty Corp.,                     RENT ADMINISTRATOR'S
                                                   DOCKET NO.:EE120043OR     
                                                       
                                                   SUBJECT PREMISES:
                                                      37-06 72 Street
                                                      Apt. 4F
                                                      Jackson Heights, NY  
                                PETITIONER     
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               ORDER AND OPINION DENYING PETITION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

            The above-named owner filed a timely petition for administrative 
            review of an order issued on December 10, 1990 concerning the 
            housing accommodations relating to the above-described docket 
            number.  

            The Commissioner has reviewed all the evidence in the record and has 
            carefully considered that portion of the record relevant to the 
            issues raised by the petition.

            The owner commenced this proceeding on May 4, 1990 by filing an 
            application to restore rent based on the restoration of services.

            DHCR mailed a copy of the owner's application to the tenant.

            On November 23, 1990, an inspection of the subject apartment was 
            conducted by a DHCR staff member who confirmed the continued 
            existence of defective conditions.

            By an order dated December 10, 1990, the Administrator denied the 
            owner's application.

            In this petition, the owner contends in substance that all work was 
            done.

            DHCR mailed a copy of the petition to the tenant.

            After careful consideration, the Commissioner is of the opinion that 
            the petition should be denied.

            Pursuant to Section 2202.16 of the Rent and Eviction Regulations, 
            the Administrator may impose a rent reduction when there has been a 
            reduction in services. The owner's petition does not establish any 
            basis to modify or revoke the Administrator's determination based on 
            the November 23, 1990 inspection which confirmed the continued 
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            existence of defective conditions, warranting the denial of the 
            owner's application. 

            The owner's rent restoration application (EL120114OR) was granted on 
            April 3, 1991.

            THEREFORE, in accordance with the Rent and Eviction Regulations and 
            and Operational Bulletin 84-1, it is

            ORDERED, that this petition be, and the same hereby is, denied, and 
            that the Administrator's order be, and the same hereby is, affirmed.



            ISSUED:




                                                                          
                                                  JOSEPH A. D'AGOSTA
                                                  Deputy Commissioner