N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 6-104: § 6-104 Release from fines.

a. It shall be unlawful for the comptroller to release any contractor from any fine or penalty incurred under a contract, except upon the unanimous recommendation of the board of estimate.

b. The board of estimate may, by resolution, authorize the comptroller to dispose of such cases without reference to or further action by the board where the sum released does not exceed five hundred dollars.