Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

I own a Brownstone with eight units in it that is Rent Stabilized. I see from the definition of Rent Stabilization that they are "apartments are those apartments in buildings of six or more units built between February 1, 1947 and January 1, 1974". The way I read that, if the units in the building were to be reduced below six, then the stabilization would go away and it would just be normal New York laws governing it. I am speaking to DHCR and DOB about it but they don't seem to be asked this question very much. I have the money, a Certificate of Non-Harassment, an architect, and a contractor all ready to perform the necessary renovations after I am granted permits by DOB for the conversion. But what I am really looking for is the opinion of an attorney on the matter of whether reducing the units below six would remove it from Rent Stabilization as per the definition, because whenever I do research on it all anyone ever talks about is raising the rent to above 2,000 as the way to remove Rent Stabilization.
So my question is: Do you think that combining/reducing the number of units in my building to below the six units stated in the Rent Stabilization definition in a legal manner through DOB would be a legal way to remove the Rent Stabilization?

Asked on 6/04/10, 6:36 am

Thomas Sirianni The Law Office of Thomas A. Sirianni

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I would need more information in order for me to give you the proper answer. Feel free to give me a call on my cell.

516-314-1343

However, whatever your decesion is, I wish you the best of luck in the future.

Tommy

Answered on 6/09/10, 6:46 am

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