Gscheidle v. Murdock

The issue in this proceeding was whether the nonconforming use of petitioner’s real property prior to the rezoning was different from the present or contemplated use — in the quality, but not in quantity of use.

Proof upon which the board of standards and appeals acted was so obscure, that the Special Term could not properly review the board’s determination without the taking of testimony as provided in subdivision d of section 668e-1.0 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York.

It is undisputed that petitioner was engaged in the business of local and long distance moving for some time…