Felton v. Halperin

The petitioner purchased the building located at 310 Hicks Street in Brooklyn from the estate of the former owner. The building was constructed prior to 1947 and was never registered in accordance with the New York rent control laws. At the time of her purchase, the petitioner had been informed that there was a tenant residing in the building. Thereafter, the petitioner served a notice of termination on the tenant.

At the request of the tenant’s daughter, the Rent Administrator commenced a proceeding to determine the rent-control status of the apartment. The Rent Administrator issued an order…