Case Type
HP
Housing Type
Interim Multiple Dwelling
Court
Civil Court of the City of New York
County
Queens County (Queens)
L&T / Index / Case / Docket / Clerk's Number
LT-302430-25/QU
Slip Opinion Number
2026 NY Slip Op 51487(U)
Petitioner
Andreas Vavaroutsos; Dinah Aquirre; Dubravka Ristic; Fenny Chung; Prapancha Soekoro
Respondent
511 H+H LLC; Meiling Chow
Judge
Shorab Ibrahim, J.
Decision/Order Date
2026-09-11
Posture
Post-Answer Motion by Tenant
Disposition
Motion Granted for Tenant
Winner
Tenant Substantially Won
Synopsis
Respondents held in civil contempt for non-compliance with the July 20, 2026 Order to Correct directing restoration of gas and hot water service within 14 days. Respondent's opposition—consisting solely of a self-serving affirmation with no proof that any licensed plumber was retained, hired, or paid—fails to establish inability to comply or any concrete steps taken. Good-faith efforts are not a defense to civil contempt. Penalty: \$250 fine under Judiciary Law §773; DHPD awarded \$29,250 in civil penalties under HMC §27-2115(h). Contempt purged by restoring service by October 1, 2026 (heat season start).
Keywords
HP; Housing Part; Civil Contempt; Loft Law Building; Order to Correct; Mold; Water Leaks; Good Faith Efforts Not a Defense to Civil Contempt; No Licensed Plumber Retained; Landlord Held in Contempt
Recommended Citation
"Vavaroutsos v. 511 H+H LLC" (2026). All Decisions. 2495.
https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/housing_court_all/2495
