Lenario v. Ward

OPINION OF THE COURT

Beatrice Shainswit, J.

Petitioner’s application, pursuant to CPLR article 78, challenging the constitutionality of the "Padlock Law” (Administrative Code of City of New York §§ 436-8.0, 436-8.1) and the regulations promulgated thereunder is denied and the petition is dismissed.

Petitioner is the lessee of the premises at 6693 Broadway, Bronx, New York, which was ordered closed for one year by Police Commissioner Ward, pursuant to the Padlock Law and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

The Padlock Law, effective August 6, 1984, authorizes the Police Commissioner to impose…