Ayres v. Dunhill Interiors, Ltd.

Order of the Supreme Court, New York County (Jacqueline W. Silbermann, J.), entered September 8, 1987, which granted plaintiff Ayres’ motion to dismiss the arbitration proceeding commenced by defendant, is unanimously reversed, on the law, without costs, and the matter remanded for a hearing consistent herewith to determine plaintiff’s residence.

Defendant Dunhill Interiors, Ltd., is engaged in the business of home improvements. On June 24, 1986, plaintiff Ayres and defendant entered into a contract to renovate an apartment at 5 East 9th Street in Manhattan, at a cost of $501,430. The…