N.Y. Multiple Dwelling Law § 358: Sale of premises

§ 358. Sale of premises. At any time after the entry of any judgment

establishing a lien upon such premises the department, if there be no

stay pending appeal, may apply to the court for leave to sell such

premises. Upon such application the court may order such premises sold

at public auction, subject to taxes, assessments, water rates, mortgages

and mechanics' liens. The deed to the purchaser shall be made by the

department. The justices of the appellate division of the supreme court

of any judicial department may establish rules of practice which shall

be followed by the department charged with the enforcement of this

chapter in the conduct of such sales in such judicial department.