N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 28-419.3.1: § 28-419.3.1 Seizure.

Any police officer or authorized officer or authorized employee of the department may seize any vehicle and any tools contained therein that such police officer or authorized officer or authorized employee has reasonable cause to believe is being used in connection with unlicensed or unregistered activity, upon service on the owner or operator of the vehicle of a notice of violation for engaging in such activity. Any vehicle and tools seized pursuant to this section shall be delivered into the custody of the department or other appropriate agency.