The case first appeared on the court's calendar on January 7, 2020, and was subsequently adjourned several times. On January 21, 2020, the parties appeared. Daniel Finger appeared as counsel for petitioner. The respondent tenant, Mark Green, appeared pro se. Mr. Finger stated, on the record, that he had an opportunity to speak with the tenant about repairs needed in the apartment. The court instructed the tenant to complete the court's complaint concerning living conditions form (court's living conditions form) and file the form with the court; a copy was given to the landlord's attorney. On petitioner's counsel's request, the case was adjourned to February 11, 2020. The respondent filed a tenant's declaration of hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic on March 1, 2021.{**74 Misc 3d at 190}
The court's living conditions form filed by respondent specified the following five conditions for petitioner to inspect and repair:
1. Kitchen totally damaged (pictures given to the landlord)
2. Bathroom tiles
3. Hole in bedroom wall
4. Bathroom door
5. Bad smell due to outside and hole in the ceiling.
The completed form stated that all or most of the above conditions were reported to the building's manager and to maintenance. On September 13, 2021, both parties appeared. Respondent was represented by Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. The court set access dates and instructed the landlord to complete the repairs. The access dates were September 20, 2021, and September 21, 2021.