London v. Wagner

This is one of 52 actions in which the material facts (with the one exception hereinafter noted) are similar' and in which it is .stipulated that the results will abide the decision in this action.

Petitioner is the owner of a multiple dwelling located at 438 East 77th Street. Prior to July, 1956 the building’s lack of modern conveniences would establish it as a substandard dwelling. In that month there was duly enacted section J41-2.4 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York. This statute provided that if alterations and repairs were made in buildings of the character of this one,…