N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 28-507.13.3: § 28-507.13.3 Tenant cause of action.

A tenant unlawfully denied a right of first refusal to return to an eligible basement or cellar residence pursuant to this article shall have a cause of action in any court of competent jurisdiction for compensatory damages or declaratory and injunctive relief as the court deems necessary in the interests of justice, provided that such compensatory relief shall not exceed the annual rental charges for such eligible basement or cellar residence.

(L.L. 2024/126, 12/18/2024, eff. 6/16/2025)