Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, with costs.
The appellants, who formerly subleased office space in the plaintiff's building, contend that the plaintiff may not recover damages for their use and occupancy of the premises because they were not parties to its lease with the tenant. However, the absence of privity of contract is not a bar to a cause of action to recover damages for use and occupancy (see, 19 W. 45th St. Realty Co. v Doram...
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