N.Y. New York City Civil Court Act § 412: Accrual of interest

§ 412. Accrual of interest. In any action, petition, order to show

cause or other proceeding wherein interest accrues from the date of the

inception of the action, petition, order or proceeding, said entitlement

to interest shall not begin to accrue until service is completed by the

actual index number being properly depicted on the summons and provided

to the party to be charged with the payment of interest.