Russian Tea Room, Inc. v. Ford

OPINION OF THE COURT

Martin B. Klein, J.

Petitioner made application to withdraw respondent’s apartment from the rental market. Thereafter, respondent commenced a proceeding before the New York City Office of Rent and Housing Maintenance, Rent Control Division, charging *486petitioner with harassment in an effort to force her to vacate her apartment.

In connection with the latter proceeding, petitioner issued a subpoena duces tecum to respondent for the production of certain documents.

The Administrative Law Judge ruled on the subpoena and directed that certain items demanded therein be produced. He…