Case Type
Small Claims - back rent
Housing Type
2 family dwelling
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Queens County (Queens)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
SC-000959-20/QU
Petitioner
Petrona E. Nelson-Taylor
Respondent
Conrad Brooks & RHODA BROOKS
Judge
Kagan, Mark
Decision/Order Date
2025-03-11
Posture
Post-judgment Motion by Landlord
Disposition
Case Dismissed/discontinued
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
In this small claims case, the landlord sought to recover $9,375 in rent from former tenants but was denied. The court ruled that the property was a de facto illegal multiple dwelling due to the illegal basement apartment, which required a Certificate of Occupancy. As the building lacked the proper certificate, no rent could be collected from any tenant. The claim for rent was dismissed.
Recommended Citation
"Nelson-Taylor v. Brooks" (2025). All Decisions. 1747.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/1747
