Case Type
Improper Service
Court
Supreme Court of the State of New York
County
New York County (Manhattan)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
452906/2024
Petitioner
Pedro Sales, Rodrigo Candia, Melchor Galindo, Jairo Ramirez, Daniel Lopez
Respondent
Alminda Justiniano, Just Al Realty Group, Inc
Judge
Crawford, Ashlee
Decision/Order Date
2025-02-27
Posture
Pre-answer Motion by Defendant
Disposition
Motion Denied
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
In this case, tenants sought declaratory relief and damages due to violations of the certificate of occupancy and rent-impairing violations. The landlord's motion to dismiss the case based on improper service was denied after the court found proper service had been completed. Additionally, a preliminary injunction was granted, requiring the landlord to address repair violations and stop refusing to schedule necessary repairs. The judge showed strong support for the tenants' claims of unsafe living conditions.
Recommended Citation
"Sales v. Justiniano" (2025). All Decisions. 1749.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/1749
