§ 78-b. Demolition and removal of unsafe structures. The governing
body of any city, town, or village may commence a special proceeding in
a court of competent jursidiction to collect the costs of demolition,
including reasonable and necessary legal expenses incidental to
obtaining an order to demolish, from the owner of any building or
structure that may now be or shall hereafter become dangerous or unsafe
to the public. The provisions of article four of the civil practice law
and rules shall govern any special proceeding commenced under this
section.