Section 382. Notice to owners of proceeding to acquire property

In
  addition to all  other  requirements  of  law,  written  notice  of  the
  application  to  have  compensation for real property ascertained in any
  proceeding brought by the city to acquire title to real  property  shall
  be  given  by  the  corporation  counsel  to  the owners of all property
  affected by the proceeding at least ten days prior to such  application,
  by  mailing  the  same to such owners at the address registered or filed
  with the commissioner of finance for the purpose of forwarding  to  them
  bills  for  taxes,  assessments  and frontage water rates.   Such notice
  shall state the purpose for which the property is to be acquired and the
  date when such application will be presented and shall contain a copy of
  such  application.    Upon  request  by  the  corporation  counsel,  the
  commissioner of finance shall furnish a certified list of the registered
  or filed names and addresses of such owners.  Failure to comply with the
  directions  contained in this section shall not invalidate or affect the
  proceeding.