N.Y. Lien Law § 11-a: Notice of completion and acceptance may be demanded

§ 11-a. Notice of completion and acceptance may be demanded. 1. At any

time before the construction or demolition of a public improvement is

completed and accepted by the state or any political subdivision

thereof, or by a public corporation or within thirty days thereof a

person performing work for or furnishing materials to a contractor, his

subcontractor, assignee or legal representative may file a written

demand requiring notice of completion and acceptance be given to him

upon the happening of such event.

2. Such demand shall be filed with the head of the department or

bureau having charge of the construction or demolition. It shall state

the name and address of the one making the demand; the name of the

contractor or subcontractor for whom the labor was performed or

materials furnished; the estimated amount of the entire value thereof;

and a description of the public improvement upon which the labor was

performed or the materials furnished.

3. Within five days of any completion and acceptance in respect to

which a demand for notice has been filed pursuant to the provisions of

this section the head of the department or bureau issuing the same shall

cause written notice thereof to be mailed to the name and address of the

one making the demand as recited therein.

4. The failure by the state, public corporation or any officer or

employee thereof to give the notice required by this section shall not

give rise to any cause of action; extend any period of time within which

an act must be performed; or otherwise alter, affect or impair any other

right or duty.