Case Type
Holdover-Nuisance
Housing Type
Rent Stabilized
Court
Supreme Court of the State of New York
County
New York County (Manhattan)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
452058/2020
Slip Opinion Number
2024 NY Slip Op 32060(U)
Petitioner
City of New York
Respondent
Lloyd Goldman, Bldg Management Co. Inc., Bldg East 38 Street LLC, Besnick Ziba, Sophia Lamas, John DoeJane Doe Numbers 1 through 10
Judge
d'Auguste, James E.
Decision/Order Date
2024-06-17
Posture
Other
Disposition
Other
Winner
Defendant Substantially Won
Synopsis
In this nuisance abatement action, the court granted defendants leave to renew their motion seeking demolition of the premises instead of permanent repairs. Despite new facts presented, the court upheld its original decision mandating defendants to repair the property to comply with safety standards and maintain it as habitable under rent regulations. The court highlighted the City's authority to enforce building codes and the defendants' obligation to comply with court orders, emphasizing public safety and the preservation of affordable housing amidst landlord's persistent demolition requests.
Recommended Citation
"City of New York v. Goldman" (2024). All Decisions. 1586.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/1586
