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Yes, the NYT says this is grounds for rent reduction Jun 02, 2016

Developers point to rules governing rent-regulated leases as a reason for restrictions. If a developer offers a gym to a rent-regulated tenant and later decides to remove it, the landlord would have to get permission from the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, the state agency that oversees rent rules. Otherwise, tenants could be entitled to a rent reduction and reinstatement of the service.

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Would that apply to a Co-Op as well - LarryG Jun 03, 2016

We have a co-op with a swimming pool which several sharholders would like to convert for other uses. Would a maintenance reduction be applicable in this case

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