Bank of New York v. Hirschfeld

Two issues are raised on this appeal: (1) whether appellant, as present owner of demised premises, is bound by á covenant in a lease between the previous owner and plaintiff to provide plaintiff with 10 free parking spaces in a garage adjoining the demised premises, which garage is owned solely by the previous owner, and (2) if appellant is bound by the .covenant, whether it'may be compelled to specifically perform the covenant and provide plaintiff the stipulated 10 free parking spaces.

On May 18, 1971, plaintiff, the Bank of New York, Albany (formerly known as the Mechanics and Farmers’ Bank…