Beekman v. Ross

The order appealed from should be reversed and the determination of the commission reinstated (see Matter of Mouakad v. Ross, 274 App. Div. 74). We think it is implicit in the determination that the cross application for a decrease of rent based on a diminution of services was considered and passed upon by the commission. In fixing the value of property for the purpose of determining whether the landlord was receiving a reasonable return, the assessed valuation, particularly where there has been an adjudication thereof, may be treated as presumptive evidence. Of course, that presumption is…