In the Matter of Daniel Peckham v. Judith A. Calogero, as Commissioner of the State of New York's Division of…

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The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that DHCR’s denial of the petition for administrative review was supported by a rational basis, that the agency’s longstanding interpretation of “demolition” suffices despite the lack of a precise statutory definition, and that the petitioner’s arguments were procedurally barred; the Court also found the owner had standing to appeal and had demonstrated financial ability.