City of New York v. Omolukum

OPINION OF THE COURT

Sheldon J. Halprin, J.

This summary holdover proceeding was commenced by the petitioner City of New York (hereinafter City) in November 1997 and was tried before this court on January 29 and 30, 1998. The petition states that it was brought pursuant to RPAPL 711 (1) and Real Property Law § 232-a. However, the preliminary notice, titled “Allegations”, stated grounds consisting of the alleged (illegal) use of the premises by the respondents for the sale of drugs. After trial, the City requested permission to file a brief on the issue of whether there are sufficient grounds,…