NYS DHCR Fact Sheet #24

Citation: NYS DHCR Fact Sheet #24
Jurisdiction: New York (state)
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• The building owner has harassed tenants. 8. Can I add challenges to an MCI application
See DHCR Fact Sheet #17 available at after I have submitted my initial answer?
www.hcr.ny.gov/fact-sheets for further
information and file a report if necessary with Yes. Tenants can continue to submit evidence to
DHCR. DHCR on grounds to reject the MCI application
even after they have filed their initial answer, until
• There were hazardous or immediately a DHCR order is issued. Be sure to include the
hazardous violations on file with the local Docket Number so that the DHCR office is aware
municipality on the date the owner filed the of which MCI application you are referring to.
MCI application. You may visit HPD’s website
or DOB’s website showing these violations. 9. Can my building owner raise my rent prior to
DHCR approval?
• The owner’s MCI application was filed more
than two years after the work was completed. No. The owner must submit an application to
DHCR and it must be thoroughly reviewed. DHCR
• Owner did not obtain the appropriate must issue a written order to the tenants and the
approvals from the local municipality as owner granting or denying the application and the
required by law. order states the amount of the MCI rent increase.

• Owner received a government grant or 10. How is the MCI rent increase calculated?
insurance proceeds to pay for some of the
work. The MCI rent increase is calculated as follows: