Case Type
HP
Housing Type
Other
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Queens County (Queens)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
LT-302423-20/QU
Slip Opinion Number
2026 NY Slip Op 50950(U)
Petitioner
DEPT OF HOUS. PRESERV. & DEV. OF THE CITY OF N.Y.
Respondent
SILVERSHORE PROPERTIES 95 LLC, SILVERSHORE CYPRESS LLC, ALEX KOHN, DAVID SHORENSTEIN
Judge
Kitson, Vijay M.
Decision/Order Date
2026-06-09
Posture
Post-judgment Motion by Landlord
Disposition
Motion Granted for Tenant
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
In this HP proceeding brought by HPD for repairs, penalties, and harassment, the court issues a lengthy decision involving a consent order signed by landlords' attorney (Ben Epstein), by which landlords agreed to pay $37,500 in civil penalties, with a provision allowing entry of a $375,000 judgment upon default. After landlords defaulted and judgment was entered, two named respondents moved to vacate the consent order claiming their attorney lacked authority. The court denies the motion, finding the attorney had apparent if not actual authority, and permits service upon the business address filed with HPD pursuant to CCA § 110(m). The court also denies motions to quash post-judgment subpoenas and for sanctions.
Keywords
HP Proceeding Brought By HPD; Landlord's Motion To Vacate Stipulation Is Denied; Landlord's Attorney Had Apparent Even If Not Actual Authority To Enter Into Binding Stipulation; Service Permitted Upon Business Address Filed With HPD In HP Proceeding Pursuant To CCA § 110(m); Motion To Quash Post-Judgment Subpoenas Denied; Motion For Sanctions Denied
Recommended Citation
"Dept of Hous. Preserv. & Dev. of the City of N.Y. v. Silvershore Props. 95 LLC" (2026). All Decisions. 2299.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2299
