N.Y. New York City Civil Court Act § 406: Summons; service by publication authorized

§ 406. Summons; service by publication authorized. The court, upon

motion without notice, shall order service of a summons by publication

in an action described in § 405 if service cannot be made by another

method with due diligence. Practice and procedure on service by

publication shall be governed by the CPLR, except insofar as this act

otherwise provides.