Brause v. Parisi

Hoestadter, J..

The summary proceeding was brought for nonpayment of rent and the prime tepant and the appealing undertenants were made parties. The premises, 221 Second Avenue, a three-story and basement brick building, were bought by the present owners, the landlords in this proceeding, on May 21, 1947, subject to a lease between a former owner and New Venice Restaurant, Inc. By this lease the entire building was leased for the term beginning on August 1, 1942, and ending July 31, 1947. The tenant occupied the first floor and basement for the conduct of its restaurant business and sublet the…