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

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