Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Re: Lein law

For a commercial contract, a notice of lien may be filed at any time during the progress of the work and the furnishing of the materials, or, within eight (8) months after the completion of the contract, or the final performance of the work, or the final furnishing of the materials, dating from the last item of work performed or materials furnished.

For a residential contract (real property is a single family dwelling), the notice of lien may be filed at any time during the progress of the work and the furnishing of the materials, or, within four (4) months after the completion of the contract, or the final performance of the work, or the final furnishing of the materials, dating from the last item of work performed or materials furnished.

Mike.