On cross-examination Rahman was questioned whether he was familiar with the respondent's enrollment in NYCHA Section{**84 Misc 3d at 722} 8, and Rahman stated he was not. The respondent's counsel noted the termination notice was served on NYCHA Section 8. Rahman stated he was not aware of the respondent's enrollment with NYCHA Section 8, further elaborating he has no lease with NYCHA and receives no rent from NYCHA. Rahman immediately contradicted himself and stated he was contacted by someone from NYCHA Section 8 regarding repairs needed in the subject premises. He further stated all the repairs were completed. Rahman testified he received a letter from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) that repairs were needed in the subject premises. He again reiterated repairs were completed in the subject premises.
On redirect, Rahman testified he had the respondent write a letter to confirm the repairs in the subject premises were completed and to confirm she did not provide access to the subject premises for painting to occur. The letter (petitioner's exhibit 4) was submitted into evidence. Rahman testified the parties had an HPD proceeding under L&T No. 786-21/BX. Rahman submitted a stipulation (petitioner's exhibit 5) from said proceeding dated September 13, 2021, purporting the stipulation evidenced the repair issues had been resolved. The petitioner provided no further testimony and rested.