New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Margret Dreikausen, Appellants v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Long Beach…
June 6, 200298 N.Y.2d 165
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal as moot because the condominium project was substantially completed and the petitioners never sought injunctive relief, leaving no live controversy. The Court also reaffirmed the requirement that a variance applicant must show "dollars and cents" proof of hardship.