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
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
APPEAL OF DOCKET NO.:FC410181RO
(Refile of FA410230RO)
Jeffrey B. Lewis, RENT ADMINISTRATOR'S
DOCKET NO.:DI410642S
SUBJECT PREMISES:
50 West 72 Street
Apt. 1101
New York, NY
PETITIONER
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ORDER AND OPINION DENYING PETITION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
The above-named owner refiled and perfected a timely petition for
administrative review of an order issued on January 8, 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 September 28, 1989 by filing
a complaint asserting that the owner had failed to maintain certain
services in the subject apartment.
In answer, the owner denied the allegations and otherwise asserted
that services are being provided, and that the tenant refuses
access.
DHCR mailed a copy of Policy Statement 90-5 (Arranging Repairs; No
Access Inspections) to the owner.
The owner failed to respond to DHCR's request concerning
arrangements for a No Access inspection.
On December 3, 1990, a physical inspection of the subject apartment
was conducted by a DHCR staff member who confirmed the existence of
defective conditions.
By an order dated January 8, 1991, the Administrator directed the
restoration of services and ordered a rent reduction.
In this petition, the owner contends in substance that some of the
items were repaired and others are in the process of completion.
In answer, the tenant asserted in substance that defective
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conditions continue to exist.
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
December 3, 1990 inspection which confirmed the existence of
defective conditions, warranting a rent reduction.
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
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