N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 796-b: Grounds for the proceeding

§ 796-b. Grounds for the proceeding. One-third or more of the tenants

occupying a multiple residence dwelling or a tenant occupying a single

residence dwelling or the commissioner of the department charged with

enforcement of the housing maintenance code in the municipality where

the dwelling is located may maintain a special proceeding as provided in

this article, upon the grounds that there exists in such dwelling, or in

any part thereof:

1. a lack of heat, running water, light, electricity, adequate sewage

disposal facilities, or any other condition dangerous to life, health or

safety, which has existed for five days, or an infestation by rodents,

or any combination of such conditions; or

2. a course of conduct by the owner or the owner's agents of

harassment, illegal eviction, continued deprivation of services or other

acts dangerous to life, health or safety.