cost of the work
done in individual apartments that is not otherwise and dates the work started and ended;
an improvement to the entire building are not 3. proof of payment;
eligible for MCIs. DHCR may grant a rent increase 4. copies of all necessary approvals from
based upon the actual, verified and reasonable applicable government agencies for the work
cost of the improvement and installation. done;
5. an affirmation that the building is free of
To be eligible for a rent increase, the MCI must any hazardous or immediately hazardous
be a new installation and not a repair to old violations with the applicable local
equipment. Some procedures qualify as MCI’s municipalities;
as well, such as “pointing” a building. DHCR 6. a list of tenants with their respective rent-
Fact Sheet #33 “Useful Life Schedule” includes regulated status.
a partial list of installations that qualify for MCI
rent adjustments. All applications for MCI rent Case Processing
adjustments must be filed within two years of the
installation. 1. When an owner submits an MCI application,
DHCR notifies the tenants and gives them
an opportunity to submit written responses
to the application. They are instructed to
comment on the subject installation(s) as
specifically as possible. Tenants can request