Mintz v. Robinson

This is a summary proceeding under section 711 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law for possession of a loft used as a dwelling and for rent for the month of October, 1974. The petition was amended to include arrears for November and December, 1974.

The petition states that the building is not a multiple dwelling. The tenants allege that it is and that the petition should be dismissed for failure to comply with the Multiple Dwelling Law and the Administrative Code of the City of New York. The particular deficiency claimed is failure to register the premises as required by section…