DHCR Decisions                        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 -----------------------------------X IN THE MATTER OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE      ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW APPEAL OF                                DOCKET NO.:FC110328RO                                                   Vrettos Realty Corporation,              RENT ADMINISTRATOR'S                                         DOCKET NO.:EL110204S                                                                                           SUBJECT PREMISES:                                            45-59 45 Street                                            Apt. D6                                            Woodside, NY                          PETITIONER     -----------------------------------X                                                       ORDER AND OPINION DENYING PETITION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW            The above-named owner filed a timely petition for administrative            review of an order issued on March 18, 1991 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 tenant commenced this proceeding on December 13, 1990 by filing            a complaint asserting that the owner had failed to maintain various            services in the subject apartment.            In an answer filed on January 15, 1991,  the owner asserted in            substance that repairs are being arranged.            In another answer filed on January 24, 1991, the owner alleged that            repairs were completed, except the kitchen sink cold water washer            because the tenant wanted a brand new faucet which is not necessary.            The owner attached a copy of a work order signed by the tenant            stating that the following repairs were made on January 19, 1991:                 Repair the kitchen cabinet;                 Apply caulking to the apartment entrance door;                 Replace refrigerator lamp; and                 Grout around bathtub.            On March 7, 1991, a physical inspection of the subject apartment was            conducted by a DHCR staff member who confirmed the existence of the            FC110328RO            following defective conditions:                 (1) The living room wall near the left window is water-stained.                 (2) There are leaky bathtub faucets.                 (3) There is leaky bathroom sink hot water faucet.                 (4) There are leaky kitchen faucets.                 (5) The freezer door does not close properly; a crisper glass                       is missing.                 (6) The freezer and food compartment temperatures are                               inadequate.            By an order dated March 18, 1991, the Administrator directed the            restoration of services and ordered a rent reduction.            In this petition, the owner contends in substance that upon receipt            of the Administrator's order, all work was done.            In answer, the tenant denied the allegations in the petition.            After careful consideration, the Commissioner is of the opinion that            the petition should be denied.            Pursuant to Section 2523.4 of the Rent Stabilization Code, DHCR is            authorized to order a rent reduction, upon application by a tenant,            where it is found that an owner has failed to maintain required            services. The owner's petition does not establish any basis to            modify or revoke the Administrator's determination based on the            March 7, 1991 inspection which confirmed the existence of defective            conditions, warranting a rent reduction.            The status of the owner's rent restoration applications is as            follows: FC110256OR denied on June 13, 1991 and FI110123OR denied on            May 5, 1992.            THEREFORE, in accordance with the Rent Stabilization Law and Code            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