2006 New York Code - Applicability.

 
    §  1970.  Applicability.  The  department or agency of a city, town or
  village, responsible for the enforcement of the multiple  dwelling  law,
  the  multiple  residence  law,  or  any  other  law,  code  or ordinance
  governing  the  occupancy  and  maintenance  of   residential   property
  (hereinafter  in  this  article  referred  to  as  "the department") may
  institute a proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this article
  for a judgment vesting in the city, town or village title to a  dwelling
  which has been abandoned by the owner. This article shall not apply to a
  one-family or two-family dwelling occupied by the owner thereof.