Case Type
Holdover-Other
Housing Type
Not Stated
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Kings County (Brooklyn)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
LT-316355-25/KI
Petitioner
397 E 49th St LLC
Respondent
Oneil A. Branford
Judge
Weisberg, Michael
Decision/Order Date
2026-07-27
Posture
Pre-Answer Motion by Tenant
Disposition
Case Dismissed/discontinued
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
This superintendent holdover was dismissed for a defective notice of petition containing outdated COVID-19 pandemic-era language informing the respondent that the case would be on hold until further notice and that settlement conferences required both sides to have attorneys. The court found this language contrary to the spirit and intent of the mandatory form required by 22 NYCRR § 208.42(b) and Administrative Order 163/19, and prejudicial to the respondent.
Keywords
Superintendent Holdover Dismissed for Defective Notice of Petition; Notice of Petition's Use of Outdated COVID-19 Pandemic Language Found Contrary to Spirit and Intent of the Form Prescribed by 22 NYCRR § 208.42(b) & AO 163/19
Recommended Citation
"397 E 49th St LLC v. Branford" (2026). All Decisions. 2348.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2348
