Wolgor Realty Corp. v. Herman

This is an application pursuant to article 78 of the Civil Practice Act to review a determination of the State Bent Administrator. The decision affects the rent of an apartment in a building owned by the petitioner. The facts are not in dispute.

On February 1,1953, petitioner rented the apartment in question for a two-year period at $141.16 per month, an increase of 15% over the previous maximum rent. However, this lease, which was to run until January 31,1955, was abandoned in May, 1953. On May 13,1953, petitioner entered into a new lease with one Colonna, which provided a monthly rental of…