2 West 32nd Street Corp. v. Levine

Landlord instituted summary proceedings under subdivision 5 of section 1410 of the Civil Practice Act on the ground that the premises are used by the tenant for illegal manufacture, trade or business. The record shows that for ten years the landlord has continuously let and relet the premises for the purpose of manufacturing ladies’ underwear and lingerie. The present lease covered the term February 1, 1949, through January 31,1951. On April 5, 1950, the department of housing and buildings served a notice of violation that the premises were being used in violation of section 271 of the Labor…