Parrino v. New York City Board of Standards & Appeals

It is undisputed that the petitioners failed to serve the respondents with the notice of petition and petition within the 15-day period following the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations (see CPLR 306-b). Contrary to the petitioners’ contention, they failed to demonstrate that an extension was warranted in the interest of justice (id.; see Leader v Maroney, Ponzini & Spencer, 97 NY2d 95, 106 [2001]). Among other things, the petitioners failed to demonstrate diligence in their attempt at service or that the length of the delay in serving the petition subsequent to the expiration…