Korn v. Batista

OPINION OF THE COURT

David B. Saxe, J.

These motions arise out of a dispute over loft coverage and qualification for protection under the recently enacted Loft Law (Multiple Dwelling Law, art 7-C, § 280 et seq.). A decision was rendered by the Loft Board on June 5, 1985. By motion No. 156, petitioners, who were occupants of the subject premises, challenge that decision by way of a CPLR article 78 proceeding. Briefly stated, the Loft Board granted coverage to petitioners Korn and Banks, but only as to unit A of the *197fourth floor of 88 University Place. However, it denied coverage to petitioners…