Harby Realty Corp. v. Gilroy

This is an article 78 proceeding by petitioner landlord which seeks to review the determination of respondent denying petitioner’s application for benefits under Local Law No. 41 of 1956 of the City of New York (Administrative Code, § J41-2.4).

In December, 1952, petitioner filed an application with the Department of Buildings to alter and improve its property at No. 416 East 68th Street. The plans set forth the manner in which the building was to be extensively altered. A permit to perform the entire work was issued in June, 1954. By July, 1954, the erection of front fire escapes and an…