Section 358. Sale of premises

At any time after the entry of any judgment
  establishing a lien upon such premises the department, if  there  be  no
  stay  pending  appeal,  may  apply  to  the court for leave to sell such
  premises. Upon such application the court may order such  premises  sold
  at public auction, subject to taxes, assessments, water rates, mortgages
  and  mechanics'  liens.  The  deed to the purchaser shall be made by the
  department.  The justices of the appellate division of the supreme court
  of any judicial department may establish rules of practice  which  shall
  be  followed  by  the  department  charged  with the enforcement of this
  chapter in the conduct of such sales in such judicial department.