Nineteen nonpayment proceedings were joined for trial on respondent tenants' defense under Multiple Dwelling Law § 302 that no rent was due because the building lacked a valid certificate of occupancy (CO). Multiple Dwelling Law § 302 (1) (b) prohibits the collection of rent during the period in which the dwelling lacks a valid CO under Multiple Dwelling Law § 301 (1) (see Chazon, LLC v Maugenest,
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