Greene v. New York City Housing Authority

Proceeding under article 78 of the Civil Practice Act, for an order directing respondent, New York City. Housing Authority, to reinstate petitioner to the position of senior property manager, as of February 2, 1948, together with back pay.

The petitioner is an honorably discharged soldier and veteran of World War I. On July 9, 1945, he was appointed to the permanent civil service position of property manager.

On or about September 19,1947, petitioner was given appointment of senior property manager, which he avers was given without solicitation on his part, and was promoted to this position as…