Legal Opinion
Washington Square Professional Building, Inc. v. Leader
Civil Court of the City of New York
Decided October 22, 1971PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRichard S. Lane, J.
The primary mooted defense in this summary nonpayment proceeding was landlord’s failure to acquire and hold a proper certificate of occupancy, in violation of sections 301 and 302 of the Multiple Dwelling Law. It presents to the court a heretofore undetermined fact thereunder.
Tenant commenced her occupancy in 1965 pursuant to a lease, now expired. At that time, the building in which her premises are located was apparently a fully residential rent-controlled multiple dwelling under a proper certificate of occupancy. Thereafter, a new owner undertook to convert the lower floors of the building…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Wokal v. SequinCity of New York Municipal Court · 1938
- Central Park Plaza Corp. v. MonskyCity of New York Municipal Court · 1932
- Baum Residence Corp. v. Van RossonAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1954
- 941 Park Avenue Corp. v. FriedAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1933
- Guarino v. TimaresAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1949
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3Cited by8 opinions
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- Coulston v. Teliscope Productions, Ltd.Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1975
- Stanley Associates v. MarreroCivil Court of the City of New York · 1976
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