N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 10-403: § 10-403 Civil cause of action.

Except as otherwise provided by law, any person claiming to be injured by an individual who commits a crime of violence as defined in section 10-402 of this chapter, shall have a cause of action against such individual in any court of competent jurisdiction for any or all of the following relief:

1. compensatory and punitive damages;

2. injunctive and declaratory relief;

3. attorneys' fees and costs;

4. such other relief as a court may deem appropriate.