ยง 159. Assignments of mortgages; releases from judgments. The
comptroller, on the written request of the owner in actual possession of
real property mortgaged to the state, may assign such mortgage, with the
bond or other instrument accompanying the same, on payment into the
treasury of the amount of principal and interest unpaid on such
mortgage. The comptroller, with the consent of the attorney-general, if
satisfied that the interests of the state will not be prejudiced
thereby, may release any portion of any real property subject to a
judgment in favor of the people of the state from the lien created by
such judgment.
Structure New York Laws
150 - Foreclosure of Mortgages by the State.
151 - When Comptroller Shall Bid in Premises.
154 - Separate Accounts for Lands Purchased or Mortgaged.
155 - Discharge and Cancellation of Mortgages by the State.
156 - Surplus Moneys on Sale of Lands Mortgaged to the State.
157 - Release of Part of Mortgaged Premises.