In 1998, a city inspector discovered a gas meter and illegal kitchen and bathroom setups at 109 East Ninth Street, marking the start of a protracted legal saga. Over 20 years later, issues related to this five-story building became dire. Michael Geylik purchased the property in 2021, addressed many violations, and sought to replace communal facilities needing a Certificate of No Harassment due to regulations designed to protect tenants. Despite recent rent law reforms, obstacles persist for landlords in completing renovations and complying with the city's regulations.
After years of neglect, the violations at 109 East Ninth Street resurfaced, revealing a complex web of regulatory obstacles that hindered progress on necessary repairs.
The 2018 addition of the Certificate of No Harassment aimed to prevent landlords from using construction as a means of tenant displacement, complicating Geylik's renovation plans.
Recent rent law reforms in 2019 removed financial incentives for landlords to vacate rent-stabilized units, but the anti-harassment regulations have remained and even expanded.
Michael Geylik's difficulty in obtaining the Certificate of No Harassment highlights the ongoing regulatory issues impacting multifamily ownership and renovation in New York City.
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