A landlord commenced a summary proceeding seeking possession of an apartment pursuant to R.P.A.P.L. §§711(5) and 715, R.P.L. §231(1), and “based upon the breach of a substantial obligation of the parties’ lease due to Respondents’ use of the subject premises for an illegal purpose of selling a controlled substance.”

The NYC police department had executed a search warrant and seized cocaine, a razor blade with cocaine residue, marijuana and other drug paraphernalia. A respondent was arrested and charged with three felonies and two misdemeanors relating to possession of and intent to sell narcotics.