Mercury Paint Corp. v. Seaboard Painting Corp.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Myriam J. Altman, J.

In this action to foreclose a mechanic’s lien, plaintiff seeks an order decreeing the liens of plaintiff valid and superior to those of the defendants and directing the New York City Housing Authority (the Authority) to pay to plaintiff such sums as are necessary and available to satisfy plaintiff’s liens. Defendant Amsterdam Color Works, Inc. (Amsterdam) cross-moves for identical relief.

*530The Authority entered into three separate contracts with defendant Seaboard Painting Corp. (Seaboard) whereby Seaboard agreed to make certain improvements upon…