Lewis v. Schwartz

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard L. Price, J.

The City of New York moves, and Israel Weinstock cross-moves for an order granting reargument of a prior CPLR article 78 proceeding. For the reasons that follow, reargument is granted and the relief requested therein on the motion is also granted, to wit: The underlying petition is hereby dismissed.

Petitioner is the tenant association at 172 West 130th Street (also known as 2197 7th Ave.), New York, New York. Prior to April, 1981, the building was owned by 2197 Avenue Corp., all of whose shares were owned by one Parker Morton. In April of 1981 the city…