Section 71-1112. Enforcement of title eight of article fifteen

1.  The  attorney  general, on his own initiative or at the request of
  the commissioner, or the corporation counsel, at the request of the city
  of New York shall bring an action to restrain or enjoin any violation of
  any provision of title eight of article fifteen of this chapter  or  any
  provision  of any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to such title.
  The commissioner shall furnish the attorney general or  the  corporation
  counsel  with  such  material,  evidentiary  matter  or  proof as may be
  requested by either of them in connection with such action.
    2. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the venue  of  any
  action  commenced  or proceeding brought pursuant to this section may be
  in the county of Albany.