Section 1973. Commencement of proceeding

1. After all provisions of section
  nineteen  hundred  seventy-two  of this article have been complied with,
  the department may  commence  a  proceeding  in  a  court  of  competent
  jurisdiction  in  the  county  in which the dwelling is located, to vest
  title to the property in the city, town or village.
    2. The petition in such proceeding shall be accompanied by a  copy  of
  the  certification and proof by affidavit that the provisions of section
  nineteen hundred seventy-two have been complied with and that  no  party
  served   with  the  notice  pursuant  to  such  section  has  taken  the
  appropriate action prescribed therein in response thereto.
    3. A copy of the petition shall be  served  on  all  persons  to  whom
  notice  was  given  pursuant  to section nineteen hundred seventy-two of
  this title by personal service pursuant to article three  of  the  civil
  practice  law  and  rules.  A  notice  of  pendency  shall  be  filed in
  accordance with the provisions of section sixty-five hundred one of  the
  civil  practice  law  and  rules.  A  copy of the petition shall also be
  posted in a conspicuous place on the premises in  question,  accompanied
  by  a  notice  that  any  person  having  or claiming an interest in the
  property may appear at the hearing thereon to protect his interest.
    4. The petition shall be noticed to be heard  not  less  than  fifteen
  days after service is completed on all parties to the proceeding.
    5. A special proceeding pursuant to this article may also be commenced
  by order to show cause, in which case the manner of service and the time
  at  which  the order is returnable shall be as prescribed therein by the
  court.