In the bustling state of New York, particularly within Gertz Plaza Division where the Division of Housing and Community Renewal oversees various housing regulations, the HRVD-N form emerges as a pivotal document. This Notice of Apartment Deregulation Pursuant to High Rent Vacancy outlines the process and criteria for deregulating apartments due to high-rent vacancies, serving as a critical interface between tenants, owners, or agents, and the Office of Rent Administration. As rents escalate, certain apartments can transition from rent-stabilized or rent-controlled status to market rate, assuming the rent exceeds $2,500, a threshold that marks a significant shift in how such properties are managed and occupied. The form intricately details the previous status of the apartment, reasons for deregulation, the last legal regulated rent or maximum rent, and how the new rent qualifying for deregulation is calculated, including statutory increases and individual apartment improvements like renovations in bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas which contribute to the rent adjustment. Moreover, the document underscores the tenant's ability to verify the last legal rent or challenge the new rent, illustrating the balance sought between protecting tenants' rights and acknowledging owners' interests in maintaining their properties’ profitability. Also embedded within this form are the implications for both newly deregulated and still rent-controlled apartments, offering a comprehensive overview of the administrative process and legal considerations pivotal in navigating the complex landscape of New York's housing market.
Question | Answer |
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Form Name | Hrvd N Form |
Form Length | 3 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 45 sec |
Other names | 3 deregulation subject pdf, 2 deregulation subject, apartment subject fill, 2 deregulation subject pdf |
State of New York |
Gertz Plaza |
Division of Housing and Community Renewal |
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Office of Rent Administration |
Jamaica, New York 11433 |
Web Site: www.nyshcr.org |
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NOTICEOFAPARTMENTDEREGULATIONPURSUANTTOHIGHRENTVACANCY
MAILING ADDRESS OF TENANT: |
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MAILING ADDRESS OF OWNER/AGENT: |
Name: ______________________________________ |
Name: _______________________________________ |
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Number/Street : |
Apt. No.: |
Number/Street:_________________________________ |
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State, Zip Code: _______________________________ |
State, Zip Code: ________________________________ |
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Telephone Number: _____________________________ |
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1.Previous status of the apartment: Rent Stabilized _________ or Rent Controlled __________
2.ReasonforDeregulation:
3.LastLegalRegulatedRentorMaximumRent $_______________.
ThelastlegalrentorthemaximumrentmaybeverifiedbythetenantbycontactingDHCR. Thetenantcancontact
totheattentionoftheRecordsAccessOfficerattheaddresslistedabove.
4.Calculationoftherentthatqualifiesforderegulation:
(CompleteSection4initsentiretyiftheapartmentwaspreviouslysubjecttorentstabilization. Complete
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LastLegalRegulatedRent(sameas#3) |
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(i)AdditionalRentGuidelineincreases,applicableonlyifthelaststabilizedtenancy |
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was more than 4 years prior to the signing of this lease. |
$______________ |
4.2StatutoryVacancyIncrease
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(i) Increase based on (1 year) or (2 year) lease (circle one) |
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(_____%) |
$ ______________ |
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(ii) Increasebasedonlengthoftime(8yearsormore) |
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since last vacancy allowance or if no vacancy allowance |
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has been taken, the number of years that the apartment |
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has been subject to stabilization. (0.6% x number of years) |
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$ ______________ |
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(iii) Increasebasedonlowrentalamount. Ifapplicable |
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complete (a) or (b), but not both. |
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(a) Previous legal regulated rent was less than $300 - |
$100 |
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$ ______________ |
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additional $100 increase, enter 100 |
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(b) If the previous legal regulated rent was $300 or more |
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but less than $500 |
(1) ________ |
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the sum of (i) and (ii) |
(2) ________ |
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(1) minus (2). If less than zero, enter zero |
(3) ________ |
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Amountfromline(3) |
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$ ______________ |
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VacancyAllowance,ifpermittedbyNYCRentGuidelinesBoard |
(_______%) |
$ ______________ |
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4.4 |
GuidelinesSupplementaryAdjustment,ifpermittedbyNYCRentGuidelinesBoard |
$ ______________ |
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4.5Individual Apartment Improvements(IAI)
A. BathroomRenovation(checkallapplicableitems)
Complete Renovation(ifthisboxischeckedyouarenotrequiredtocheckIndividualItems)
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Individual Items |
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(Check all applicable items) |
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Sink |
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Shower Body |
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Toilet |
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Tub |
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Plumbing |
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Cabinets |
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Vanity |
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Floorsand/orWallTiles |
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Other (describe) ______________ |
Total Costs for Parts and Labor |
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TotalRentIncrease(1/40th or1/60th) ____________________
(A)
B.KitchenRenovation(checkallapplicableitems)
Complete Renovation(ifthisboxischeckedyouarenotrequiredtocheckIndividualItems)
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Individual Items |
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(Check all applicable items) |
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Sink |
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Stove |
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Refrigerator |
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Dishwasher |
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Cabinets |
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Plumbing |
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Floor and/or Wall Tiles |
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Counter Tops |
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Other (describe) ______________ |
Total Costs for Parts and Labor |
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TotalRentIncrease(1/40th or1/60th) ____________________
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C.Other(checkallapplicableitems)
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Doors |
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Windows |
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Radiators |
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LightFixtures |
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ElectricalWork |
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Sheetrock |
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Other(describe)_____________ |
Total Costs for Parts and Labor |
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Total Rent Increase (1/40th or 1/60th) ____________________ |
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(C) |
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$____________________ |
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Total IAI Rent Increase |
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(Sum of (A)(B) and (C) |
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NewRent |
$ ___________________ |
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(must be $2,500 or more) |
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ActualRentpaid |
$ ___________________ |
I certify that the information provided in this notice is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and that I am complying with the requirements of the registrations cited in this notice and attached information and instructions.
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Print Name of Owner or Owner’s Agent
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Signature and Date
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Information and Instructions
•RelevantCodeSections
RentStabilizationCode2520.11(u) TenantProtectionRegulations2500.9(s)
•Thisnoticeisrequiredtobeserved,bytheowner,onthefirsttenantofthehousingaccomodationafterthe unitbecomesexempt/deregulatedfromtherentlaws. AlthoughthisformispromulgatedbyDHCR,the regulationsdonotrequireDHCRtoreviewtheaccuracyofthecontentsofthecompletedformandthe formisnotrequiredtobeservedonDHCR. However,DHCRonitsowninitiativemayconductauditsof thesenotices.
•Thisnoticeisrequiredtobesentbycertifiedmailtothetenant,within30daysafterthetenancy commencedorafterthesigningoftheleasebybothparties,whicheveroccursfirst,orshallbedelivered tothetenantatthesigningofthelease.
•Inaddition,theownershallsendandcertifytothetenantacopyofaregistrationstatementforsuch housingaccomodationfiledwithDHCRindicatingtheexempt/deregulatedstatusandthelastlegalregulated rent. Itshallbesentwithin30daysafterthetenancycommencesorthefilingofsaidregistration,whichever occurslater.
•Forpreviouslyrentcontrolledapartments,intheactualcalculationofafairmarketrent,intheeventofa challenge,consideration maybegiventorents“generallyprevailingforhousingaccommodationslocatedin thesameareaasthehousingaccommodationinvolved”or“totheapplicablefairmarketrentguidelines establishedannuallybytheNYCRentGuidelineBoard”forsuchchallengesinadditiontotheIAI informationprovidedhere.SeeNYCRR2522.3(e).
•Forpreviouslyrentcontrolledapartments,thetenantmaychallengethederegulationbyfilingaFair Market RentAppealwithDHCRwithin90daysofserviceofthisnoticeorserviceofacopyofthe
•Forpreviouslyrentstabilizedapartments,thetenantmaychallengethederegulationbyfilinganOvercharge complaintwithDHCRwithinfouryearsofthecommencementdateofthelease.
•DHCRmayconvertaFairMarketRentAppealoroverchargecomplainttotheappropriate complaintbasedonthepreviousregulatorystatusoftheapartment.
•TheActualRentPaidcanbemoreorlessthantheNewRentQualifyingForDeregulation,iftheapartment waspreviouslysubjecttorentstabilization. However,iftheapartmentwaspreviouslysubjecttorentcontrol theActualRentPaidmustbethesameastheNewRentQualifyingForDeregulation.
•Ifthelaststabilizedtenancywasmorethan4yearspriortothesigningofthisleaseseeRSC2526.1a(3)(iii)
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