N.Y. Multiple Dwelling Law § 356: Jurisdiction and procedure

§ 356. Jurisdiction and procedure. Any action or proceeding referred

to in this article shall be brought in the supreme court, county court

or other court of competent jurisdiction in the county in which the

premises are situated. At or before the commencement of the action or

proceeding the complaint shall be filed in the office of the clerk of

the county, together with a notice of the pendency of the action or

proceeding, containing the names of the parties, the object of the

action or proceeding and a brief description of the premises affected

thereby. Said notice shall be recorded immediately by the clerk. The

owner or lessee, or both, of said premises may appear in such action or

proceeding and answer or move with respect to the complaint, and the

subsequent procedure shall be the same as in other actions or

proceedings brought to establish a lien or encumbrance upon real

property. Such action or proceeding shall be entitled to a preference

in the trial or hearing thereof.