N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 1131: Costs

§ 1131. Costs. Where costs of a special proceeding taken as prescribed

in this article are awarded, they must be fixed by the court at a gross

sum, not exceeding fifty dollars, in addition to disbursements. Where

provision is not specially made in this article for the award of costs,

they may be denied, or awarded to or against either party, as justice

requires.