Hi, Everyone, as folks know DHCR is pro-landlord which is no surprise but I am wondering given NY's politics which is considered very liberal especially within the last 10-20 years.
I've noticed that DHCR often fails to give the tenant an equal shot at hearing the side of the issue(a rebuttal except maybe 1 before the LL further responds), goes against their own policies and procedures (such as not only their memorandums but their own instructions to landlords such as registration instructions),and often assumes that the LL is telling the truth as if DHCR is the own landlord's advocate(ie, acting is if the landlord is a common person and not a professional and who would never modify rents/registration or pretend they can register something they cant). In addition if there's a legitimate issue they don't tell the tenant or follow the own procedures (ie, if the LL concealed certain data,to re-open the case or explain to the tenant what else they can do)
Despite, the fact that the era of guiliani,pataki,bloomberg, etc is over and a supermajority in both houses.
Despite the fact that many employees for dhcr probably live and work in nyc area if not nyc itself including head officers
Despite the fact that many staff in DHCR feature the narrative (ie, diversity,pro-regulation statements,always giving press relases saying comitted to affordability,touting more governemnt spending,investment.etc)
Despite the fact that many of the DHCR senior staff related to rent registration isn't as if its some court or panel in albany but right here in progressive nyc.
Despite the fact that many nyc politicians are considered very progressive not just city council but the state reps and also desipite that since nearly half of all residents of ny state live in nyc this means that the progressive voice is there.
Despite the fact that NY is considered one of the most landlord friendly states in the country via the courts and laws and rights and many on the other side of political spectrum voice disappointment.
Despite the fact that many decades have gone by and there's always protests and movements for social justice causes and the legislature is receptive for that.
Despite the fact that nyc has a large number of tenants which means in theory nyc state reps and the fact that many dhcr officers/offices are in nyc itself.
How did DHCR skirt the "progressive" movement, other agencies in ny state/city champion liberal causes.
Am I missing something?