Case Type

Non-payment

Housing Type

Rent Stabilized

Court

Civil Court of the City of New York

County

Queens County (Queens)

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

L&T 58178-20

Slip Opinion Number

2025 NY Slip Op 33190(U)

Petitioner

KRCM REALTY CO. INC.

Respondent

Nazzar Ahmad, Iram Nosheen

Judge

Schiff, Logan J.

Decision/Order Date

2025-09-09

Posture

Post-answer Motion by Tenant

Disposition

Other

Winner

Tenant Substantially Won

Synopsis

The court granted the tenant's motion for contempt, finding both the landlord and its principal, Karan Singh, in civil contempt for their willful failure to comply with multiple court orders and stipulations to repair a severe rodent and cockroach infestation. The court awarded the tenant over $21,000 in compensatory damages, including a full rent abatement for 11 months and $5,000 for personal property destroyed by pests. The landlord was given 30 days to abate the nuisance, after which the court would impose a $100 daily fine as a rent credit. The court also warned that failure to comply would result in a warrant of commitment and arrest for the landlord's principal.

Keywords

Contempt; Compensatory Damages Awarded

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