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What is NYC RCNY § 52-19?

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The tenant has the right to appeal a SCRIE or DRIE determination rendered by the Department, such determination will stand until and unless it is reversed on appeal. An appeal must be submitted on the Department's form no later than 120 days after the date on the Department's determination letter except that the time p

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Effective: 6/13/2021

§ 52-19 Appeal Process.

RCNY § 52-19

The tenant has the right to appeal a SCRIE or DRIE determination rendered by the Department, such determination will stand until and unless it is reversed on appeal. An appeal must be submitted on the Department's form no later than 120 days after the date on the Department's determination letter except that the time period to submit an appeal may be extended for a tenant, upon a showing of good cause or a need for more time as a reasonable accommodation for a tenant's disability as defined in 19 RCNY § 52-02. A tenant cannot appeal the same determination more than once. The final determination of the Department is also reviewable under Article 78 of the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules. (Added City Record 5/14/2021, eff. 6/13/2021)

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