N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 797-b: Respondent

§ 797-b. Respondent. The following may be named as a respondent:

1. The person, corporation, limited liability company, general

partnership, limited partnership, or any other entity holding title to

the real property or an ownership interest in the property.

2. The person or organization listed on any state or local residential

registration statement.

3. Anyone who has a legal obligation to maintain the premises

consistent with the warranty of habitability: owner or owners of the

freehold of the premises or lesser estate therein, mortgagee or vendee

in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee,

agent, or any other person, firm or corporation, directly or indirectly

in control of a dwelling, but not a receiver appointed pursuant to

section three hundred nine of the multiple dwelling law.

4. A public housing authority or a governmental body that owns or

manages the property.