Case Type

Holdover-Licensee

Housing Type

Rent Stabilized

Court

Civil Court of the City of New York

County

Bronx County (Bronx)

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

LT-301781-24/BX

Petitioner

ST. ANN’S APARTMENTS LLC

Respondent

Anthony Pickett

Judge

Breier, Miriam

Decision/Order Date

2026-01-15

Posture

Other

Disposition

Judgment for Tenant

Winner

Tenant Substantially Won

Synopsis

In this holdover proceeding, the landlord sought possession after the tenant of record, the respondent's cousin, passed away, alleging the respondent's license expired. The tenant asserted succession rights as a non-traditional family member, arguing emotional and financial commitment and interdependence. Despite limited documentary evidence and contrary testimony from the landlord's superintendent, the court found the tenant's and the deceased's brother's testimony credible. The evidence demonstrated the tenant resided in the apartment as a primary residence for over two years and provided extensive care and support to the ailing tenant of record. The court granted succession, dismissing the proceeding and ordering the landlord to offer the tenant a renewal lease for the rent-stabilized apartment.

Keywords

Decision After Trial; Licensee Holdover; Braschi/Nontraditional Succession; Succession Granted Despite Lack Of Documentary Evidence

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