N.Y. Penal Law § 180.54: Rent gouging; definition of term

§ 180.54 Rent gouging; definition of term.

As used in this article, "lawful rental and other lawful charges"

means registered, reported or contracted for rent pursuant to chapter

four hundred three of the laws of nineteen hundred eighty-three, article

two of the private housing finance law or section eight of the federal

housing act of nineteen hundred sixty-eight, or, rent contained in a

court approved stipulation of settlement, even if such rent or charges

are subsequently decreased by order of the department of housing and

community renewal or a court of competent jurisdiction.