N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 20-743.1: § 20-743.1 Civil cause of action.

Any person claiming to be injured by the failure of a tax preparer to act in accordance with section 20-741.1 of this subchapter shall have a cause of action against such tax preparer in any court of competent jurisdiction for any or all of the following relief:

a. compensatory and punitive damages;

b. injunctive and declaratory relief;

c. attorneys' fees and costs; and

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