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NY Real Prop Actions L § 1943 (2021)
2021 New York Laws RPA - Real Property Actions and Proceedings Article 19 - Discharge or Extinguishment of Encumbrances, Claims and Interests 1943 - Order for Publication of Notice to Persons Interested.

§  1943.  Order for publication of notice to persons interested.  Upon   the presentation of such petition, duly verified, the said  court  shall   make  an  order  for  the  publication of a notice requiring all persons   claiming any interest in the real property described in such petition to   appear before the court at a special term thereof, to be held at a  time   and  place  to be therein specified, not less than three months nor more   than six months thereafter, and show cause, if any they have,  why  they   should  not  be forever barred from maintaining any action or proceeding   for the recovery of the real  property,  which  shall  be  substantially   described  as  set  forth  in said petition, and which notice shall also   contain a reference to the time and place of record of the sheriff's  or   referee's  deed  referred  to in the petition. Said publication shall be   made once a week for three months successively prior to the  return  day   named  in  said notice in two newspapers designated in the order as most   likely to give notice to any claimant of the property.
NY Real Prop Actions L § 1944 (2021)
2021 New York Laws RPA - Real Property Actions and Proceedings Article 19 - Discharge or Extinguishment of Encumbrances, Claims and Interests 1944 - Hearing and Final Order Upon Non-Appearance of Adverse Claimants.

§  1944.  Hearing  and  final  order  upon  non-appearance  of adverse   claimants. Upon the return day named in  said  notice  the  court  shall   proceed  summarily to inquire into the truth of the matters set forth in   the petition, and may appoint a referee for that purpose, and  if  there   shall  be  no  appearance by any person claiming any adverse interest to   the petitioners in the real property  described  in  the  petition,  the   court  may make a final order declaring that the title of the petitioner   to such real property  has  been  judicially  established,  which  final   order, together with the petition and order for and proof of publication   of the notice, and the proofs taken before the court or referee shall be   filed  in  the  office  of  the  clerk  of  the county in which the real   property is situated, and such final order  shall  be  evidence  of  the   facts  so  declared  to be established thereby in all courts and places,   and thereafter no action or proceeding for  the  recovery  of  the  real   property  described  in  said final order or any part thereof, or of any   interest therein, shall be maintained by any person named as a defendant   in the notice of pendency of action referred to in section 1941,  or  by   any person or persons claiming under such defendant or either of them.
NY Real Prop Actions L § 1945 (2021)
2021 New York Laws RPA - Real Property Actions and Proceedings Article 19 - Discharge or Extinguishment of Encumbrances, Claims and Interests 1945 - Hearing and Final Order Upon Appearance of Adverse Claimants.

§  1945. Hearing and final order upon appearance of adverse claimants.   If any person shall appear on the return day of said notice and claim in   writing an interest  in  the  real  property  adverse  to  that  of  the   petitioners, stating the nature of his claim and his place of residence,   the  court  may  proceed in like manner to inquire into the truth of the   facts stated in the petition and may make a final order in  like  manner   and  with  like  effect  as above provided, except that such final order   shall not affect in any way any person who shall have  appeared  on  the   return  day  and  asserted a claim adverse to the petitioners, as herein   provided for.
NY Real Prop Actions L § 1946 (2021)
2021 New York Laws RPA - Real Property Actions and Proceedings Article 19 - Discharge or Extinguishment of Encumbrances, Claims and Interests 1946 - Notice of Pendency to Be Filed and Recorded.

§  1946.  Notice  of pendency to be filed and recorded. No final order   pursuant to section 1944  or  section  1945  shall  be  made  until  the   petitioners  named in said proceedings, or their attorney, shall file in   the clerk's office of the county in which such real property is situated   a notice of the pendency of the said special proceeding, containing  the   names  of  all the persons claiming to be then owners of the property in   fee, pursuant to said sheriff's or referee's deed,  the  object  of  the   proceeding,  together  with  a  brief description of said property. Each   county clerk with whom such notice is filed must immediately  record  it   in  the  book kept in his office for recording of notices of pendency of   an action, and index it to the name of each person claiming to be  owner   as  aforesaid,  and  said  clerk  shall  be  entitled to receive for his   services the same fees therefor as are now allowed by  law  for  filing,   recording and indexing a notice of pendency of action.
NY Real Prop Actions L § 1951 (2021)
2021 New York Laws RPA - Real Property Actions and Proceedings Article 19 - Discharge or Extinguishment of Encumbrances, Claims and Interests 1951 - Extinguishment of Non-Substantial Restrictions on the Use of Land.

§  1951.  Extinguishment of non-substantial restrictions on the use of   land. 1. No restriction on the use  of  land  created  at  any  time  by   covenant, promise or negative easement, or created on or after September   1,  1958,  by  a  special limitation or condition subsequent governed by   section 1953, shall be enforced by injunction or judgment  compelling  a   conveyance  of  the  land  burdened  by  the  restriction or an interest   therein, nor shall such restriction be  declared  or  determined  to  be   enforceable,  if,  at  the time the enforceability of the restriction is   brought in question, it appears that the restriction is of no actual and   substantial benefit to the persons seeking its enforcement or seeking  a   declaration  or  determination of its enforceability, either because the   purpose of the restriction has already been accomplished or,  by  reason   of  changed  conditions  or  other  cause, its purpose is not capable of   accomplishment, or for any other reason.2. When relief against such a restriction is sought in  an  action  to   quiet title or to obtain a declaration with respect to enforceability of   the  restriction  or  to  determine  an  adverse  claim arising from the   restriction, or is sought by way of defense or counterclaim in an action   to enforce the restriction or to obtain a declaration  with  respect  to   its  enforceability,  if the court shall find that the restriction is of   no actual and substantial benefit to the persons seeking its enforcement   or seeking a declaration or determination of its enforceability,  either   because the purpose of the restriction has already been accomplished or,   by  reason  of  changed  conditions  or  other cause, its purpose is not   capable of accomplishment, or for any other reason, it may adjudge  that   the  restriction  is  not  enforceable  by  injunction or as provided in   subdivision  2  of  section  1953  and  that  it  shall  be   completely   extinguished  upon payment, to the person or persons who would otherwise   be entitled to enforce it in the event of a breach at the  time  of  the   action,  of such damages, if any, as such person or persons will sustain   from the extinguishment of the restriction.
NY Real Prop Actions L § 1953 (2021)
2021 New York Laws RPA - Real Property Actions and Proceedings Article 19 - Discharge or Extinguishment of Encumbrances, Claims and Interests 1953 - Effect of Certain Special Limitations and Conditions Subsequent.

§   1953.   Effect  of  certain  special  limitations  and  conditions   subsequent. 1. Except as provided in subdivision 4, a special limitation   or condition subsequent created on or after September 1, 1958  shall  be   governed  by this section in any case where it expressly or by necessary   result restricts the use of land, but  if  such  special  limitation  or   condition  subsequent also creates a possibility of reverter or right of   entry conditioned upon an event other than breach of such a restriction,   it shall be governed by this section to the extent only that  the  right   of  entry  or possibility of reverter is conditioned upon breach of such   express or implied restriction on the use of land.2. No reverter shall occur and no possessory estate  shall  result  by   reason of such special limitation, and no right of entry shall accrue by   reason of breach of such condition subsequent, but upon the happening of   such  a  breach  the  person  or  persons who would have such possessory   estate or right of entry except for this section, may maintain an action   in the supreme court to compel a conveyance to him or them of the  land,   or  the  interest therein, which is subject to the special limitation or   condition subsequent.3. The relief provided in subdivision  2  shall  be  granted  only  to   protect  a  substantial  interest  in  enforcement  of  the restriction,   established by the person or  persons  in  whose  favor  the  relief  is   granted. The action provided for in this section shall be subject to any   defense  that  might be interposed in an action to enjoin a violation of   the restriction if it were created by covenant of the person or  persons   against  whom  the relief is sought, and the court may deny such relief,   or impose conditions upon the granting  thereof,  or  grant  alternative   relief,  upon  like  cause  and  in like manner as in an action for such   injunction. If it appears that the  relief  provided  in  subdivision  2   would  be  inequitable,  the  court  may,  in lieu thereof, restrain the   repetition or continuation of a breach of the  restriction,  or  it  may   grant  the  relief  provided in subdivision 2 upon such terms as justice   may require to avoid a forfeiture of the value of improvements or  other   unjust enrichment.4.  This  section  shall  not  apply  where  the special limitation or   condition subsequent was created in a conveyance or devise,  whether  or   not  in  trust,  for  benevolent,  charitable,  educational,  public  or   religious purposes and restricts the use of land to such a purpose or to   a particular application or means of carrying out such purpose,  or  was   created  by  a  lease  for  a  term  of  less than one hundred years and   restricts use of the leased premises.
NY Real Prop Actions L § 1970 (2021)
2021 New York Laws RPA - Real Property Actions and Proceedings Article 19-A - Special Proceeding to Convey Title to Abandoned Dwelling to City, Town or Village 1970 - Applicability.

§  1970.  Applicability.  The  department or agency of a city, town or   village, responsible for the enforcement of the multiple  dwelling  law,   the  multiple  residence  law,  or  any  other  law,  code  or ordinance   governing  the  occupancy  and  maintenance  of   residential   property   (hereinafter  in  this  article  referred  to  as  "the department") may   institute a proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this article   for a judgment vesting in the city, town or village title to a  dwelling   which has been abandoned by the owner. This article shall not apply to a   one-family or two-family dwelling occupied by the owner thereof.
NY Real Prop Actions L § 1971 (2021)
2021 New York Laws RPA - Real Property Actions and Proceedings Article 19-A - Special Proceeding to Convey Title to Abandoned Dwelling to City, Town or Village 1971 - Certification of Abandonment.

§  1971.  Certification  of  abandonment. 1. The department may make a finding that a dwelling is abandoned if:  (a) In the case of an occupied dwelling, the owner has  failed  for  a period of at least three consecutive months either to collect rent or to institute summary proceedings for nonpayment of rent, and the department finds that the dwelling has become a danger to life, health or safety as a  result  of  the  owner's failure to assume his responsibility for its condition. Such failure may be shown by such facts as an owner's failure to provide services including, but not limited to, the failure  to  make repairs,  supply  janitorial  service,  purchase  fuel  or  other needed supplies, or pay utility bills.  The  appointment  of  an  administrator pursuant  to  article  seven-A  of  this  chapter  shall not prevent the department from making a finding that a dwelling is abandoned; or  (b) In the case of a vacant dwelling, it is not sealed or continuously guarded as required by law or it was sealed or is  continuously  guarded by  a person other than the owner, a mortgagee, lienor or agent thereof, and either of the following facts exists:  (i) A vacate order of the  department  or  other  governmental  agency currently prohibits occupancy of the dwelling; or  (ii)  The tax on such premises has been due and unpaid for a period of at least one year; or  (c) In the case of a building for  which  an  administrator  has  been appointed pursuant to article seven-A of this chapter.  (i)  no motion for the termination of the judgment entered pursuant to article seven-A of this chapter  has  been  granted  by  the  appointing court;  (ii) no mortgagee or lienor has commenced foreclosure proceedings; and  (iii) at least six months have passed since the granting of a judgment appointing an administrator pursuant to article seven-A of this chapter.   2.  When  the department finds that a dwelling is abandoned within the meaning of this article, it shall make and  file  among  its  records  a certification  containing  such  finding  and  the  facts on which it is based. Further,  it  shall  immediately  affix  to  the  dwelling  in  a prominent  and conspicuous location, a notice that the building has been found to be an abandoned building and that it is a crime to take, remove or otherwise damage any fixture or part of the building structure.
NY Real Prop Actions L § 1971-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws RPA - Real Property Actions and Proceedings Article 19-A - Special Proceeding to Convey Title to Abandoned Dwelling to City, Town or Village 1971-A - Destruction of Abandoned Dwellings.

§  1971-a.  Destruction  of  abandoned  dwellings.  "Destruction of an   abandoned dwelling" occurs when a person, having no right to  do  so  or   permission  of  the department or the owner to take, remove or otherwise   damage the fixtures or the structure of the building, nor any reasonable   ground to believe that he has such right  or  permission,  intentionally   removes  or  damages  any fixture or part of the structure of a building   which has been certified as abandoned in accordance with the  provisions   of section nineteen hundred seventy-one of this chapter.
NY Real Prop Actions L § 1973 (2021)
2021 New York Laws RPA - Real Property Actions and Proceedings Article 19-A - Special Proceeding to Convey Title to Abandoned Dwelling to City, Town or Village 1973 - Commencement of Proceeding.

§ 1973. Commencement of proceeding. 1. After all provisions of section   nineteen  hundred  seventy-two  of this article have been complied with,   the department may  commence  a  proceeding  in  a  court  of  competent   jurisdiction  in  the  county  in which the dwelling is located, to vest   title to the property in the city, town or village.2. The petition in such proceeding shall be accompanied by a  copy  of   the  certification and proof by affidavit that the provisions of section   nineteen hundred seventy-two have been complied with and that  no  party   served   with  the  notice  pursuant  to  such  section  has  taken  the   appropriate action prescribed therein in response thereto.3. A copy of the petition shall be  served  on  all  persons  to  whom   notice  was  given  pursuant  to section nineteen hundred seventy-two of   this title by personal service pursuant to article three  of  the  civil   practice  law  and  rules.  A  notice  of  pendency  shall  be  filed in   accordance with the provisions of section sixty-five hundred one of  the   civil  practice  law  and  rules.  A  copy of the petition shall also be   posted in a conspicuous place on the premises in  question,  accompanied   by  a  notice  that  any  person  having  or claiming an interest in the   property may appear at the hearing thereon to protect his interest.4. The petition shall be noticed to be heard  not  less  than  fifteen   days after service is completed on all parties to the proceeding.5. A special proceeding pursuant to this article may also be commenced   by order to show cause, in which case the manner of service and the time   at  which  the order is returnable shall be as prescribed therein by the   court.
NY Real Prop Actions L § 2101 (2021)
2021 New York Laws RPA - Real Property Actions and Proceedings Article 21 - Effective Date; Laws Repealed 2101 - Effective Date.

§ 2101. Effective date. This act shall take effect September 1, 1963.
NY Real Prop Tax L § 100 (2021)
2021 New York Laws RPT - Real Property Tax Article 1 - Short Title; Definitions 100 - Short Title.

§ 100. Short title.  This chapter shall be known as the "Real Property   Tax Law" and may be cited as "RPTL".
NY Real Prop Tax L § 200 (2021)
2021 New York Laws RPT - Real Property Tax Article 2 - State Board 200 - State Board.

§  200.  State  board.  There  is  hereby created in the department of   taxation and finance a separate and  independent  state  board  of  real   property tax services, to consist of five members to be appointed by the   governor,  by  and  with  the advice and consent of the senate. Of those   five members appointed by the governor, one  such  person  shall  be  an   individual  actively  engaged  in  the commercial production for sale of   agricultural crops, livestock and livestock products of an average gross   sales value of ten thousand dollars or more. Said  individual  shall  be   appointed in the first instance to a term of eight years upon expiration   of  an  existing term. Said initial term shall commence on the first day   of January next succeeding the year in which  the  existing  term  shall   expire.  The governor shall designate one of the members as the chairman   of the board, who shall  serve  as  chairman  at  the  pleasure  of  the   governor.  A  majority  of the duly appointed members shall constitute a   quorum and not less than a  majority  of  such  members  concurring  may   transact  any  business,  perform  any duty or exercise any power of the   board. The members of the board shall be appointed for  terms  of  eight   years, commencing on the first day of January next following the year in   which  the term of his predecessor expired, except that the terms of the   members first  appointed  shall  expire  as  follows:  one  on  December   thirty-first,  nineteen hundred sixty-one, one on December thirty-first,   nineteen hundred sixty-three, one  on  December  thirty-first,  nineteen   hundred  sixty-five,  one  on  December  thirty-first,  nineteen hundred   sixty-seven,  and  one  on  December  thirty-first,   nineteen   hundred   eighty-two.  Vacancies  occurring  otherwise  than by expiration of term   shall be filled for  the  unexpired  term.  All  members  shall  receive   necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
NY Real Prop Tax L § 200-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws RPT - Real Property Tax Article 2 - State Board 200-A - Powers of the State Board of Real Property Tax Services.

§  200-a.  Powers of the state board of real property tax services. 1. The powers, functions, duties, and obligations of  the  state  board  of real property tax services shall be separate from and independent of the authority of the department of taxation and finance. Such board shall be empowered to adopt such guidelines as may be necessary for the effective management of its decision-making process.   2.  The  state  board  of  real  property  tax services shall have the following powers in relation to real property tax administration:   * (a) The power  to  determine  the  final  special  franchise  value, special  franchise assessment, railroad ceiling, state equalization rate or any other equalization product established pursuant to  this  chapter for  which  a  complaint  has  been  filed, as provided by sections four hundred  eighty-nine-o,  four  hundred  eighty-nine-ll,   four   hundred ninety-nine-pppp,  six  hundred  fourteen,  twelve  hundred  ten, twelve hundred fifty-three, and twelve hundred sixty-three of this chapter;   * NB Effective until January 1, 2023   * (a) The power  to  determine  the  final  special  franchise  value, special  franchise assessment, railroad ceiling, state equalization rate or any other equalization product established pursuant to  this  chapter for  which  a  complaint  has  been  filed, as provided by sections four hundred  eighty-nine-o,  four  hundred   eighty-nine-ll,   six   hundred fourteen,  twelve  hundred  ten,  twelve hundred fifty-three, and twelve hundred sixty-three of this chapter;   * NB Effective January 1, 2023  (b) The power to hear and determine reviews relating to determinations made by county equalization agencies,  as  provided  by  sections  eight hundred sixteen and eight hundred eighteen of this chapter; and  (c) The power to hear and determine reviews relating to determinations of  STAR  eligibility  made by the department of taxation and finance as provided by section four hundred twenty five of this chapter.   3. The provisions of section five hundred twenty-five of this  chapter shall apply so far as practicable to a hearing conducted by the board of real property tax services pursuant to this chapter.
NY Real Prop Tax L § 203 (2021)
2021 New York Laws RPT - Real Property Tax Article 2 - State Board 203 - Office of Real Property Tax Services.

§  203.  Office of real property tax services. There is hereby created   within the department of taxation and finance an office of real property   tax services. The head of the office shall be a deputy commissioner  for   real  property tax services, who shall also be the executive officer for   and secretary of the state board of  real  property  tax  services.  The   deputy commissioner for real property tax services shall be appointed by   the  governor.  He  or  she  shall  exercise  such  powers and duties in   relation to real property tax administration as may be delegated to  him   or her by the commissioner, shall report directly to the commissioner on   the  activities  of the office, and shall hold office at the pleasure of   the commissioner. The commissioner may appoint such officers, employees,   agents, consultants and  special  committees  as  he  or  she  may  deem   necessary  to  carry  out  the  provisions  of  this  chapter, and shall   prescribe their duties.