Case Type
Holdover-Licensee
Housing Type
SRO
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
New York County (Manhattan)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
LT-065147-19/NY
Slip Opinion Number
2025 NY Slip Op 51741(U)
Petitioner
Esplanade 94 LLC
Respondent
Abdullah Aiyash; Wilzon Alava
Judge
Ortiz, Frances, A
Decision/Order Date
2025-10-29
Posture
Other
Disposition
Case Dismissed/discontinued
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
In this licensee holdover proceeding concerning a rent-stabilized single-room occupancy (SRO) unit, the landlord sought possession, claiming the tenant was a mere licensee or squatter. The tenant, appearing pro se, established that he had continuously resided in the unit since September 2019, openly, with the landlord's employees' knowledge. He also proved he requested a lease in November 2019 and paid rent to the landlord's agent. The court found the tenant qualified as a permanent tenant under Rent Stabilization Code § 2520.6(j), which grants permanent tenancy status to SRO occupants who reside for at least six months or request a lease. The petition was dismissed, and the landlord was ordered to issue a rent-stabilized lease to the tenant.
Keywords
Decision After Trial; SRO; Respondent Held to be a Permanent Tenant Under RSC § 2520.6 (j); Lease Must be Provided Under RSC § 2522.5 (a)(2)
Recommended Citation
"Esplanade 94 LLC v. Aiyash" (2025). All Decisions. 2037.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2037
