N.Y. New York City Civil Court Act § 403: Summons; method and place of service

§ 403. Summons; method and place of service. Service of summons shall

be made in the manner prescribed in supreme court practice, including

the optional method of service by mail authorized by CPLR 312-a, but it

shall be made only within the city of New York unless service beyond the

city be authorized by this act or by such other provision of law, other

than the CPLR, as expressly applies to courts of limited jurisdiction or

to all courts of the state.