Case Type
Holdover-Lease Expiration
Housing Type
Rent Stabilized
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Kings County (Brooklyn)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
LT-301878-26/KI
Slip Opinion Number
2026 NY Slip Op 51201(U)
Petitioner
Essex Package Realty LLC
Respondent
Francine Lewis, et al.
Judge
Weisberg, Michael L.
Decision/Order Date
2026-08-04
Posture
Post-Answer Motion by Landlord
Disposition
Other
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
After sua sponte sanctions hearing, court imposed $4,500 in sanctions each on petitioner and counsel (Green & Cohen PC) for frivolous conduct in continuing to prosecute a failure-to-sign-renewal-lease holdover for six months after respondent signed the lease, despite having at least five distinct opportunities to discontinue. Court held that high-volume practice does not diminish counsel's obligation to ensure filings retain a legal and factual basis.
Keywords
Sanctions Imposed For Frivolous Conduct – Petitioner's Failure To Discontinue Proceeding Warrants Sanctions – Failure To Sign A Renewal Lease
Recommended Citation
"Essex Package Realty LLC v. Lewis" (2026). All Decisions. 2367.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2367
