Classic Properties, L.P. v. Martinez

OPINION OF THE COURT

Order entered February 22, 1995 reversed, with $10 costs, respondents’ cross motion for summary judgment dismissing the petition is granted, and landlord’s motion for leave to conduct disclosure and to strike the jury demand is denied as moot.

The submission below demonstrates beyond factual dispute the existence of a long-term (24 years), committed family-type relationship between respondent Martinez and the deceased rent-controlled tenant, entitling respondent to eviction protection under the succession regulations (9 NYCRR 2204.6 [d] [3]). The evidence, including…