Case Type

Holdover-Licensee

Housing Type

Other

Court

Civil Court of the City of New York

County

New York County (Manhattan)

L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number

LT-306239-25/NY

Slip Opinion Number

2026 NY Slip Op 32153(U)

Petitioner

West 144 Cluster LLC

Respondent

Messiah Ramkissoon, Aaron D. Dancy, John Doe 1, Jane Doe 1, John Doe 2, Jane Doe 2

Judge

Meyers, Adam R.

Decision/Order Date

2026-07-23

Posture

Pre-Answer Motion by Landlord

Disposition

Case Dismissed/discontinued

Winner

Tenant Substantially Won

Synopsis

In this licensee holdover proceeding, Respondent Aaron Dancy claimed succession rights as the nephew of the former tenant and moved for summary judgment. The court granted dismissal, finding that Petitioner's failure to disclose the subject premises' regulatory status under LIHTC, the 420-c Tax Incentive, the J-51 Tax Incentive, and a regulatory agreement prejudiced Respondent by depriving him of information material to his succession claim.

Keywords

Failure to Include Regulatory Status in Petition Warrants Dismissal; Omission Prejudicial in Succession Case

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