N.Y. Real Property Law § 224: Attornment by tenant

§ 224. Attornment by tenant. The attornment of a tenant to a stranger

is absolutely void and does not in any way affect the possession of the

landlord unless made either:

1. With the consent of the landlord; or,

2. Pursuant to or in consequence of a judgment, order, or decree of a

court of competent jurisdiction; or

3. To a purchaser at foreclosure sale.