Gracecor Realty Co. v. Hargrove

OPINION OF THE COURT

Smith, J.

The issue in this case is whether the space which respondent occupied in a lodging house is subject to rent-stabilization regulation. We affirm the order of the Appellate Division because under the facts of this particular case, the area in question constituted a "housing accommodation” not expressly excluded from the coverage of the rent-stabilization laws.

Petitioner brought a holdover proceeding alleging that respondent’s tenancy expired on July 31, 1990 and that his right to occupy the space at issue had been terminated by a 30-day notice of termination. The…