Robertson v. Temporary State Housing Rent Commission

This is an article 78 proceeding to review and annul the determination of respondent affirming the order of the Local Bent Administrator denying petitioners’ application for a certificate of eviction.

The premises in question are a legal two-family house. Petitioners took title thereto on December 29, 1958, at which time the basement, formerly occupied by the prior owner, was vacant, had been vacant since July of 1958 and has remained vacant to date. The basement contains three rooms, a stall shower and toilet, but no sink or stove. Those facilities do not constitute a ‘ ‘ self-contained…