N.Y. Lien Law § 43: Action in a court of record; consolidation of actions

§ 43. Action in a court of record; consolidation of actions. The

provisions of the real property actions and proceedings law relating to

actions for the foreclosure of a mortgage upon real property, and the

sale and the distribution of the proceeds thereof apply to actions in a

court of record, to enforce mechanics' liens on real property, except as

otherwise provided in this article. If actions are brought by different

lienors in a court of record, the court in which the first action was

brought, may, upon its own motion, or upon the application of any party

in any of such actions, consolidate all of such actions.