In re City of New York

OPINION OF THE COURT

Abraham G. Gerges, J.

*180In this eminent, domain proceeding, in separate motions, condemnor the City of New York moves for an order dismissing the fixture claims of Jimmy Yan Yun Chen and Pei Li Rong Chen, doing business as T & J Services, and George Cho.

Facts and Procedural Background

This proceeding involves the condemnation of property formerly owned by Cho (block 3151, lot 69) and the Chens (block 3137, lot 11), which was acquired by the City for urban renewal purposes on February 28, 2005. As of the date of vesting of title, the subject properties were vacant land used by…