Civil Court of the City of New York August 16, 1985 (Chris-Mac Co. v. Johnpoll)

OPINION OF THE COURT

Emily Jane Goodman, J.

Respondent Johnpoll and his roommate McDonough moved into an apartment at 87 Christopher Street in 1980. While the building is registered under rent stabilization, Johnpoll and his landlord never entered into a written lease. In 1983 Johnpoll was incarcerated for a term of 15 years and apparently will be eligible for parole in 1987.