239 East 115th Street HDFC v. Olunkunle

OPINION OF THE COURT

Order dated April 3, 2009, reversed, without costs, determination vacated and matter remanded for a hearing in accordance herewith and a new determination of tenant’s motion to “reform” the stipulation of settlement. Order dated June 11, 2009, affirmed, without costs.

Petitioner landlord leased a two-bedroom apartment to respondent tenant. Tenant’s rent for that unit was $215 per month. In 2004, landlord commenced this nonpayment summary proceeding against tenant. On January 24, 2006, after extensive negotiations, the parties entered into a stipulation of settlement, which…