N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 2104.1
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to remove or attempt to remove any tenant or occupant from any housing accommodations or to refuse to renew the lease or agreement for the use of such accommodations, because such tenant or occupant has taken, or proposes to take, action authorized or required by the Act or any regulation, order or requirement thereunder.
(c)