NYC Housing & Development, LLC v. Arias

OPINION OF THE COURT

Cyril K. Bedford, J.

*344NYC Housing & Development, LLC (petitioner) commenced this holdover proceeding against Altagraeia Arias (respondent) and John Doe and Jane Doe based on the allegation that apartment No. 15 at 511 West 139th Street, New York, New York 10031 (premises) was being used for the illegal sale and trade of narcotics. Respondents’ answer contained affirmative defenses and counterclaims. GS, a minor, appeared by counsel during the course of the trial.

The proceeding was tried on July 16, 2003, September 17, 2003, September 23, 2003, and completed on October 21,…