Building Co. of Cohen Bros. v. Levy

These are summary proceedings to remove the tenants on the ground that they hold over and continue in possession after the expiration of their respective terms without the permission of the landlord. The facts are not in dispute. Each of the tenants is in possession of his apartment,, which he occupies for dwelling purposes, under a written lease the term of which expired September 30, 1923. The building containing these apartments was constructed subsequent to September 27, 1920. Subdivision 1-a of section 1410 of the Civil Practice Act provides in substance that the proceeding here sought…