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

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