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Validity of lien; grounds for challenge.

NYC Admin. Code § 17-152
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§ 17-152 Validity of lien; grounds for challenge. a. In any proceedings to enforce or discharge the lien, the validity of the lien shall not be subject to challenge based on: (1) The lawfulness of the work done; or (2) The propriety and accuracy of the items of expenses for which a lien is claimed, except as provided in this section. b. No such challenge may be made except by (1) the owner of the property, or (2) a mortgagee or lienor whose mortgage or lien would, but for the provision of section 17-151, have priority over the department's lien. c. With respect to any issue specified in subdivision a of this section the certificate of the department filed pursuant to section 17-153 shall be presumptive evidence of the facts stated therein.
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-27551Fetched: 10/24/2026

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