A Bronx woman is entitled to the rent-stabilized apartment of her deceased romantic partner of over 25 years, even though the two were never married and never commingled their finances, Bronx Housing Court Judge Javier Vargas (See Profile) ruled on Nov. 22.

The landlord, Hazel Towers Company, sought to evict Marguerite González from the apartment where she was living after the death of the rent-stabilized tenant of record, Paul Constantino.