Case Type
HP
Housing Type
Other
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Kings County (Brooklyn)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
LT-324270-25/KI
Slip Opinion Number
2026 NY Slip Op 31108(U)
Petitioner
SURUJNARIN DHANSINGH
Respondent
JACOB HAGER, ET AL.
Judge
Schiff, Logan J.
Decision/Order Date
2026-03-27
Posture
Post-answer Motion by Tenant
Disposition
Motion Granted for Tenant
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
Court granted motion to join DOB as a respondent in HP proceeding seeking correction of a DOB elevator violation, holding that Housing Court has broad jurisdiction under CCA § 110(d) to enforce not only HPD-administered Housing Maintenance Code violations but also violations of the MDL and local laws pertaining to housing standards that are under DOB's responsibility.
Keywords
HP Proceeding; DOB Joined As Respondent; CCA § 110(d); Housing Court Jurisdiction; Housing Maintenance Code; Multiple Dwelling Law; Local Laws; Elevator Service; DOB Violations
Recommended Citation
"Dhansingh v. Hager" (2026). All Decisions. 2269.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2269
