2010 New York Code
PEN - Penal
Part 3 - SPECIFIC OFFENSES
Title K - OFFENSES INVOLVING FRAUD
Article 180 - (180.00 - 180.57) BRIBERY NOT INVOLVING PUBLIC SERVANTS, AND RELATED OFFENSES
180.56 - Rent gouging in the second degree.

§ 180.56 Rent gouging in the second degree.
    A  person  is  guilty  of  rent  gouging in the second degree when, in
  connection with  the  leasing,  rental  or  use  of  real  property,  he
  solicits,  accepts  or agrees to accept from a person some consideration
  of value, of two hundred fifty dollars or more, in  addition  to  lawful
  rental and other lawful charges, upon an agreement or understanding that
  the  furnishing of such consideration will increase the possibility that
  any person may obtain  or  renew  the  lease,  rental  or  use  of  such
  property,  or that a failure to furnish it will decrease the possibility
  that any person may obtain or renew the same.
    Rent gouging in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.