Also, the document the lawyer submitted states that the landlord combined 2 vacant apartments.
Even if true - the apartment was not vacant and it is confirmed in the rent history.
Even if the bathroom was added - I’m not sure it’s legal to charge “first rent” of $2000 up from $385 (scrie) or 509 legal rent with only 20,000 in renovations combined to 3 (!) apartments.
The certificate of occupancy is not changed. - there is a letter stating this that is on file with DOB.