N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 2702: Sale of property

§ 2702. Sale of property. On motion of any party, the court may order

the sale, in such manner and on such terms as it deems proper, of any

personal property capable of delivery which is the subject of the action

if it shall appear likely that its value will be substantially decreased

during the pendency of the action. Any party to the action may purchase

such property at a judicially-directed sale held pursuant to this

section without prejudice to his claim.