Section 1315. Actions or special proceedings against foreign corporations

(a)  An action or special proceeding against a foreign corporation may
  be  maintained  by a resident of this state or by a domestic corporation
  of any type or kind for any cause of action.
    (b)   Except as otherwise provided  in  this  article,  an  action  or
  special  proceeding  against  a foreign corporation may be maintained by
  another foreign corporation of any type or kind or by a  nonresident  in
  the following cases only:
    (1)   Where the action is brought to recover damages for the breach of
  a contract made or to be performed within this  state,  or  relating  to
  property  situated  within  this  state at the time of the making of the
  contract.
    (2)  Where the subject matter of the  litigation  is  situated  within
  this state.
    (3)    Where the cause of action arose within this state, except where
  the object of the action or special proceeding is to affect the title of
  real property situated outside this state.
    (4)  Where, in any case not included in the preceding subparagraphs, a
  non-domiciliary would be subject to the  personal  jurisdiction  of  the
  courts  of  this  state  under section 302 of the civil practice law and
  rules.
    (5)    Where  the  defendant  is  a  foreign  corporation   conducting
  activities or authorized to conduct activities in this state.
    (c)    Paragraph  (b) does not apply to a corporation which was formed
  under the laws of the United States and which  maintains  an  office  in
  this state.