Petitioner's motion to dismiss Respondent's ninth and tenth affirmative defenses is denied. If TF establishes an affirmative recognition of her tenancy by Petitioner's predecessor in interest this would be a valid defense in the proceeding [Johny v Tolbert 8 Misc3d 130(A); Matter of Equity Props. Corp. v Joy 49 AD2d 630; Riverside Holdings LLC v Murray 2002 WL 992085]. Petitioner's motion to dismiss the twelfth affirmative defense which asserts the proceeding is frivolous is granted.