N.Y. Lien Law § 180: Artisans' lien on personal property

§ 180. Artisans' lien on personal property. A person who makes,

alters, repairs or performs work or services of any nature and

description upon, or in any way enhances the value of an article of

personal property, at the request or with the consent of the owner, has

a lien on such article, while lawfully in possession thereof, for his

reasonable charges for the work done and materials furnished, and may

retain possession thereof until such charges are paid.