Case Type
HP Action
Housing Type
Not Stated
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Bronx County (Bronx)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
LT-001236-24/BX
Slip Opinion Number
2026 NY Slip Op 32142(U)
Petitioner
Daouda Derra
Respondent
1155 E. 165th LLC, Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Judge
Shahid, Omer
Decision/Order Date
2026-07-23
Posture
Post-Judgment Motion by Tenant
Disposition
Motion Granted for Tenant
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
Court granted tenant-petitioner's motion for civil contempt under Judiciary Law § 753(A)(3) and Civil Court Act § 110(e), finding landlord failed to comply with an order to correct HPD violations including a pervasive pest infestation affecting the kitchen, and leaks and mold that caused the bathroom ceiling to collapse. Court entered money judgments for out-of-pocket expenses, a 25% rent abatement for the affected period, and awarded attorney's fees.
Keywords
HP Action – Landlord Held in Civil Contempt for Failure to Comply with Order to Correct – Tenant Awarded Judgments for Rent Abatement and Out of Pocket Expenses – Landlord Ordered to Pay Legal Fees
Recommended Citation
"Derra v. 1155 E. 165th LLC" (2026). All Decisions. 2362.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2362
