Case Type

Non-payment

Housing Type

Rent Stabilized

Court

Civil Court of the City of New York

County

Bronx County (Bronx)

L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number

LT-318883-25/BX

Petitioner

BX PK Phase I Preservation LLC

Respondent

Daniel Santos; John Doe; Jane Doe

Judge

Harris, David A.

Decision/Order Date

2026-09-01

Posture

Post-Judgment Motion by Landlord

Disposition

Motion Granted for Tenant

Winner

Tenant Substantially Won

Synopsis

Court grants tenant's OSC to vacate money judgment entered against her on default for failure to appear on a previously scheduled court date. Tenant came to court late and filed her OSC on the same date the default was entered. Court found tenant acted expeditiously and made the requisite showing under CPLR 5015 by demonstrating both a reasonable excuse for missing the court date and meritorious claims or defenses.

Keywords

Money Judgment Entered Against Tenant on Default for Failure to Appear on Adjournment Date Vacated

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