(d) The maximum recoverable costs for each type of MCI specified in the initial reasonable cost schedule shall be based on a survey of such construction costs undertaken for such installation. The maximum recoverable costs listed in the reasonable cost schedule shall be initially published and made available for public review and comment in conjunction with the promulgation process required for adoption of this regulation.
(e) Periodic review of reasonable cost schedule.
Every year after adoption of this regulation, DHCR shall conduct a new survey to assess the categories of major capital improvements, the classes of work within categories eligible for major capital improvements and the maximum recoverable costs listed for the types of MCI costs identified in the reasonable cost schedule.
(f) Procedure.
(1) When applying for a temporary MCI rent increase, owners are required to submit an itemized list of work performed with a description or explanation of the reason or purpose of such work. Costs may be granted for related expenses that are not specified in the actual schedule, if they are found to be within or below the maximum costs for the class of work, are necessary for the claimed improvement, and eligible for reimbursement as an MCI. Costs will not be granted for expenses which are ineligible for MCI rent increases. Only the actual amounts expended by owners for qualifying MCI costs will be the basis for any temporary MCI rent increase. Qualifying owners will, therefore, be awarded a temporary MCI rent increase on the lesser of either:
(i) the actual amount expended; or
(ii) the maximum reasonable cost from the schedule, and such other additional items that are eligible as an MCI but are not listed as part of the reasonable cost schedule.