IMPROVEMENTS (DHCR form RA-79) available from DHCR Borough Rent Offices or from the main office at Gertz Plaza, 92-31 Union Hall Street, Jamaica, NY 11433, or from the DHCR website. or decrease the rent is issued by DHCR. Fees - Homes and Community Renewal 3d 65, 774 N.Y.S.2d 901 (1 st Dept. Unlawful Fees: Fees for background checks on rent stabilized tenants in occupancy. Cancelled check(s) (front and back) contemporaneous with the completion of the work or proof of electronic payment; 2. Rent Laws Updates | Homes and Community Renewal 2004) the Appellate Term upheld the use of the courts for determining whether there had been a qualifying substantial rehabilitation, while applying the criteria of Operational Bulletin 95-2 (OB95-2) as a rule of law. 70 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 10/17/2017 The best place to start a review of the law in this area is to study the exact text of the DHCR Operational Bulletin 95-2 [in magenta below], which sets forth the position of the DHCR regarding the circumstances under which the agency will find that a building has been substantially rehabilitated. Where prior to October 1, 2017, collection of an air . This Operational Bulletin contains information on the permissible charges that are currently in effect for the period of October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020, for the use and/or installation of an air conditioner in rent stabilized and rent control apartments. New Rules of Substantial Rehabilitation to Remove Units ... Itkowitz PLLC Teaching and Publishing: October 2017 2016-2 (Replaces Operational Bulletin No. The Operational Bulletin implements a change made to the Rent Stabilization Code in December 2000. DHCR Fact Sheet #33 (revised April, 2017) set forth the useful life of many items, both building wide (roofs, boilers) and individual apartment items . Gertz Plaza, 92-31 Union Hall St., Jamaica NY 11433 │www.nyshcr.org . Fees cannot be charged to the tenant for a By order dated August 1, 2018, the DHCR denied petitioner's PAR. 1 TO OPERATIONAL BULLETIN 84-4: . The previous Operational Bulletin (93-1) will no longer be in use. Download about Operational Bulletin #2018-1: . Small building owners are encouraged to contact the DHCR's SBO Unit for technical assistance prior to filing the application. DHCR Operational Bulletin 2009-1 is not a "rule" for purposes of the State Administrative Procedure Act (see id. The previous Operational Bulletin (93-1) will no longer be in use. Instead, the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) issued a new Operational Bulletin 2009-1 (OpB2009-1) still not giving definition to "demolition," but focusing on the landlord's proof of financial ability to effect the demolition and to relocate and furnish stipends to the displaced tenants. On Jan. 12, the DHCR issued Operational Bulletin 2021-1, which replaces Operation Bulletin 2020-01. Unlawful Fees: Fees for background checks on rent stabilized tenants in occupancy. Please review the new document- Operational Bulletin 2016-02/Procedures for Request for Records Access, Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request and Subpoenas, which can be found on the HCR website. The best place to start a review of the law in this area is to study the exact text of the DHCR Operational Bulletin 95-2 [in magenta below], which sets forth the position of the DHCR regarding the circumstances under which the agency will find that a building has been substantially rehabilitated. The previous form (FOIL-1) will no longer be in use. Title: orao20161.pdf Author: cthornlow Created Date: 8/22/2017 4:27:36 PM PDF BUILDINGS BULLETIN 2016-010 - Operational Footnote 2:The DHCR also has set forth its general policies regarding the collectability of Major Capital Improvement (MCI) and Individual Apartment Improvement (IAI) rent increases in an Operational Bulletin (number 2014-2, replacing Operational Bulletin 95-1), issued pursuant to RSC § 2527.11. Where prior to October 1, 2017, collection of an air . Gertz Plaza, 92-31 Union Hall St., Jamaica NY 11433 │www.nyshcr.org . DHCR found that it was reasonable for the RA to require submission of records for proof of the alleged renovation to the premises as required by OB 95-2, which outlines criteria owners must meet to prove substantial rehabilitation. On October 17, 2017, . 2016-2 (Replaces Operational Bulletin No. DHCR Sets Monthly Surcharges You May Collect for Tenant ... PDF Rent Regulation Luxury Deregulation: The 'ICF Service Date ... OpB2009-1 moves nearly all the disputes to DHCR processing. NO. 84-4 and DHCR Operational Bulletin 2005-1. 84-4 and DHCR Operational Bulletin 2005-1. Operational Guidelines DHCR Fact Sheet #33 (revised April, 2017) set forth the useful life of many items, both building wide (roofs, boilers) and individual apartment items . DHCR's Response: The operational bulletin is designed in accordance with the Regulation to update annually to reflect reasonable costs and changes thereto. Operational Bulletin No. Foster, 2 Misc. This documentation requirement matches the standard of proof found in DHCR's Operational Bulletin 2017-1 on MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - Confirmation of Costs/Payments. However, actual processing has shown that more than one type of proof is the norm rather than the exception. 3. DHCR tells you exactly . NO. 93-1) Procedures for Requests for Records Access, Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Requests and Subpoenas FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 10/17/2017 04:33 PM INDEX NO. 155681/2017 NYSCEF DOC. C. Zoning Audit of New Building, Alteration Type-1 and Enlargements Professionally certified New Building, Alteration Type 1 and other enlargement applications are subject to a zoning audit by the Department, prior to acceptance, as outlined in Section 4 of this Bulletin. 2004) the Appellate Term upheld the use of the courts for determining whether there had been a qualifying substantial rehabilitation, while applying the criteria of Operational Bulletin 95-2 (OB95-2) as a rule of law. This surcharge is authorized by Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) Operational Bulletin #2005-1 (copy enclosed) for tenant-installed washing machines in buildings where the owner pays for electricity. However, RPTL § 421-a was revamped in 2017 as the "Affordable Housing NY Program . Foster, 2 Misc. 2017 Updates • 2017-04 - September 12, 2017 DHCR may conduct an inspection to help it reach its decision. Fees for Sub-Metering are detailed in DHCR Operational Bulletin 2014-1. initially installed between October 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018 if electricity costs are included in . Download about Operational Bulletin #95-2: Substantial Rehabilitation; 3. 93-1) Procedures for Requests for Records Access, Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Requests and Subpoenas FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 10/17/2017 04:33 PM INDEX NO. DHCR's Operational Bulletins As noted, the statute provides no guidance for determining the date upon which household composition is to be determined for purposes of counting income. This Operational Bulletin contains information on the permissible charges that are currently in effect for the period of October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020, for the use and/or installation of an air conditioner in rent stabilized and rent control apartments. The DHCR says the surcharges set in the Operational Bulletin are in effect immediately and that it will apply them in all currently pending cases in which the owner is seeking a surcharge for one of these tenant-installed appliances. That amendment did not come. Download about Policy Statement #2017-1: . Title: orao20161.pdf Author: cthornlow Created Date: 8/22/2017 4:27:36 PM The DHCR promulgated that bulletin at some point in 2016 to update the agency rules that it had previously promulgated in "Policy Statement 90-10." Operational Bulletin 2016-1 provides, in pertinent part, as follows: Operational Bulletin 2017-1 - Major Capital Improvements - Confirmation of Costs/Payments Operational Bulletin 2016-1 - Individual Apartment Improvements * (Revised 2/20) Operational Bulletin 84-4 - Thirty Fourth (34th) Annual Update of Section B of Supplement No. DHCR issued Operational Bulletin 2016-1 [2] "Individual Apartment Improvements", which deals extensively with the types of proof the DHCR requires of a landlord who wants to substantiate IAI's, . DHCR Operational Bulletin 2009-1 is not a "rule" for purposes of the State Administrative Procedure Act (see id. 1 According to the DHCR, this bulletin is designed to be updated annually to reflect reasonable costs associated with major capital improvements (MCIs). the operational bulletin could be subject to change without public input. 3d 65, 774 N.Y.S.2d 901 (1 st Dept. On October 17, 2017, . Please review the new document- Operational Bulletin 2016-02/Procedures for Request for Records Access, Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request and Subpoenas, which can be found on the HCR website. OB 94-1, however was silent Operational Bulletin 2017-1 - Major Capital Improvements - Confirmation of Costs/Payments Operational Bulletin 2016-1 - Individual Apartment Improvements * (Revised 2/20) Operational Bulletin 84-4 - Thirty Fourth (34th) Annual Update of Section B of Supplement No. Fees cannot be charged to the tenant for a § 102[2][a][i], [b][iv]), but merely develops the parameters for calculation of the demolition stipend, as expressly provided for in the Rent Stabilization Code (see 9 NYCRR 2524.5[a][2][ii][a], 2524.5[ii][b][3], 2527.11). Owners need to be aware of Operational Bulletin 2016-1, which replaced Policy Statement 90-10, and the changes under the new Bulletin: 1) DHCR will now consider the "useful life" of IAIs. C. Zoning Audit of New Building, Alteration Type-1 and Enlargements Professionally certified New Building, Alteration Type 1 and other enlargement applications are subject to a zoning audit by the Department, prior to acceptance, as outlined in Section 4 of this Bulletin. Download about Operational Bulletin #2018-1: . 1 However, actual processing has shown that more than one type of proof is the norm rather than the exception. See section 5 of this Bulletin. Example: Installation of windows, roofs and lobby doors do not require approval from other government agencies. Handling Reasonable Accommodation Requests from Tenants with Nonobvious Disabilities December 20, 2017 The DHCR recently revised Operational Bulletin 2016-1 to include changes or modifications made to an apartment that are reasonable modifications for a tenant with disabilities. Bottom line, if the services of an architect or engineer are required to get a permit, then it is included. Where DHCR regards the circumstances under which the agency will find that a building has been substantially rehabilitated. Fees for Sub-Metering are detailed in DHCR Operational Bulletin 2014-1. The owner is responsible for compliance with Owners need to be aware of Operational Bulletin 2016-1, which replaced Policy Statement 90-10, and the changes under the new Bulletin: 1) DHCR will now consider the "useful life" of IAIs. All owners and the Kostro argues that "DHCR was bound to follow the dictates of Operational Bulletin 2016-1." See verified petition, ¶¶ 78-88. Based on that installation, as of May, 1, 2005, your rent bill will reflect a $14.92 monthly surcharge for the washing machine. The State Division of Housing, this week, issued Policy Statement 2017-1 on the Eligibility of Non Construction Costs, i.e. DHCR Issues New Operational Bulletin on Defective Work and MCI Rent Hikes May 22, 2018 The DHCR recently posted Operation Bulletin 2018-1 entitled, "The Effect of Defective Work on the Disposition of an Owner's Application for a Major Capital Improvements (MCI) Rent Increase." § 102[2][a][i], [b][iv]), but merely develops the parameters for calculation of the demolition stipend, as expressly provided for in the Rent Stabilization Code (see 9 NYCRR 2524.5[a][2][ii][a], 2524.5[ii][b][3], 2527.11). Therefore, an owner should professional fees, to be included in Major Capital Improvement Rent Increases. See section 5 of this Bulletin. 1 TO OPERATIONAL BULLETIN 84-4: . Footnote 2:The DHCR also has set forth its general policies regarding the collectability of Major Capital Improvement (MCI) and Individual Apartment Improvement (IAI) rent increases in an Operational Bulletin (number 2014-2, replacing Operational Bulletin 95-1), issued pursuant to RSC § 2527.11. DHCR tells you exactly . Fees for Sub-Metering or other utility services. NO. This documentation requirement matches the standard of proof found in DHCR's Operational Bulletin 2017-1 on MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - Confirmation of Costs/Payments. In 1994, DHCR pro - mulgated Operational Bulletin 94-1 (OB 94-1) to govern, inter alia, high income luxury deregulation proce-dures. Download about Policy Statement #2017-1: . 155681/2017 NYSCEF DOC. Operational Bulletin 2017-1: MCI - Confirmation of Costs/Payments Operational Bulletin 2018-1: The Effect of Defective Work on the Disposition of an Owner's Application for a Major Capital Improvement (MCI) Rent Increase The list below is not inclusive of all Major Capital Improvements. The previous form (FOIL-1) will no longer be in use. Download about Operational Bulletin #95-2: Substantial Rehabilitation; DHCR will consider the statement by at least 51% of the original complainants or the tenants' counter affidavit in deciding to approve or deny the MCI application. Operational Bulletin No. Therefore, an owner should Substantial Rehabilitation The Rent Stabilization Code's (RSC or 9 NYCRR Part 2520 et seq ) fairly sparse description of "substantial rehabilitation," (RSC §2520.11(e)), is considerably fleshed out in Operational Bulletin 95-2 (), which the courts and DHCR treat as if it had the . 70 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 10/17/2017 initially installed between October 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018 if electricity costs are included in . In rare circumstances, a bulletin may also be issued for one-time-only instructions (such as security patches) or to provide urgent instructions to stakeholders. Operational Bulletins The purpose of an operational bulletin is to provide CNA e-Tool stakeholders with updates and technical guidance. or decrease the rent is issued by DHCR. Fees for Sub-Metering or other utility services. Operational Guidelines DHCR Operational Bulletin 2016-1 further provides: Claimed individual apartment improvements are required to be supported by adequate and specific documentation, which should include: 1. Where DHCR regards the circumstances under which the agency will find that a building has been substantially rehabilitated. NO. The regulation and the accompanying regulatory The plaintiffs contend that in opposition to the defendant's cross motion, they raised a triable issue of fact as to whether the defendant failed to replace 75% of the systems listed in Operational Bulletin 95-2 in accordance with section 2520.11 (e) (1) of the Rent Stabilization Code promulgated by the DHCR (see 9 NYCRR 2520.11 [e] [1]; Matter .