Noyes v. Wulson

This is a summary holdover proceeding. The determination of the issues depends upon the interpretation given by the court to certain sections of the Rent Regulation for Housing issued by the Office of Price Administration as affecting the New York City Defense-Rental Area. (8 Fed. Reg., p. 13914.)

The lease with the main tenant, Wulson, is for the entire building known as 16 East 54th Street, New York City, to be used by the tenant ‘ ‘ for art galleries and apartments in accordance with New York State Laws and City Ordinances ”. The lease provided, among other things, that the landlord could…