N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 211: Prevention of waste or damage during pendency

§ 211. Prevention of waste or damage during pendency. If, during the

pendency of an action to recover a judgment affecting the title to, or

the possession, use or enjoyment of, real property, a party commits

waste upon, or does any other damage to, the property in controversy,

the court may grant, without notice or security, an order restraining

him from the commission of any further waste upon or damage to the

property. Disobedience to such an order may be punished as a contempt of

the court. This section does not affect the right to a permanent or

temporary injunction in such an action.