Graham Court Owners Corp. v. Powell

*826OPINION OF THE COURT

Maria Milin, J.

Petitioner commenced this nonpayment proceeding against Leslie Powell (respondent) who resides in apartment 2E (apartment) in the building located at 1925 7th Avenue in Manhattan (building). The petition alleges rent owed for April 2002 through June 2002 at a monthly rate of $1,302.

Respondent took occupancy of the apartment in January 2000. Respondent alleges that in April 2000, while she was eight months pregnant, she was informed by other tenants that there were instances of lead poisoning of children residing in the building and that the owner was aware…