Olsen v. Ross

Petitioner seeks to review the refusal of respondents, constituting temporary city housing rent commission of the city of New York, to issue a certificate of eviction.

He is not required to show an “ immediate and compelling necessity ” to entitle him to possession of the apartment sought herein, as suggested by respondents. The statute (Administrative Code of City of New York, § U41-7.0, subd. c, par. [2]) requires petitioner to establish only that he “ seeks in good faith to recover possession of such apartment for his immediate and personal use and occupancy as housing accommodations”.

The…