N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 7504: Court appointment of arbitrator

§ 7504. Court appointment of arbitrator. If the arbitration agreement

does not provide for a method of appointment of an arbitrator, or if the

agreed method fails or for any reason is not followed, or if an

arbitrator fails to act and his successor has not been appointed, the

court, on application of a party, shall appoint an arbitrator.