Case Type
Holdover-Other
Housing Type
Market Rate
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Kings County (Brooklyn)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
LT-000698-24/KI
Petitioner
Christine M. Adlerberg; Scott Adlerberg
Respondent
Marc-Andre Ngono; "John" "Doe"; "Jane" "Doe"
Judge
Vincent, Raebel
Decision/Order Date
2025-07-02
Posture
Post-answer Motion by Tenant
Disposition
Motion Granted for Tenant
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
In a holdover proceeding where the landlord sought possession claiming the three-family premises was not subject to rent stabilization, the tenant moved for discovery. The tenant asserted a defense of de facto rent stabilization, alleging the building had been subdivided into six or more dwelling units. Applying the Farkas factors, the court found the tenant demonstrated ample need for discovery, as the information was directly related to a colorable defense and within the landlord's exclusive control. The court granted the tenant's motion, ordering the landlord to produce specific documents, and adjourned the case for a compliance conference.
Keywords
Discovery Granted; De Facto Rent Stabilization; Farkas Factors
Recommended Citation
"Adlerberg v. Ngono" (2025). All Decisions. 1979.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/1979
