Hi TenantNet,
Glad I found you!
A few days ago, ConEd turned off the gas in my building (tenant) because of a leak in the “house pipe”.
24 hours later the heat and hot water were restored but we have no gas for cooking and the super said it would probably be months, more than 3, before we get it back.
I hope to enlist the rest of the building in combining forces but must see.
I’ve looked around your site at similar experiences and have a few questions:
—Is this a breach of the warrant of habitability?
—I am going to ask for a rent abatement. I know of one building that got a 50% abatement for no cooking gas, but most here typically indicate 10% – 15%. Are there any guidelines or circumstances I should know that affect the amount?
—Most here talk of putting rent in escrow, but someone told me that is no longer done, that one continues to pay. Which method is the preferred choice these days?
—I filed a complaint at 311, it will be forwarded to HPD and was told I can expect a call in the next 3 days. Are there other/better places to make a formal complaint?
—Tips, suggestions, insights? They will be valued.
regards
elank