N.Y. New York City Civil Court Law § 1505

§ 1505. Execution to be levied against real property. An execution out\nof this court may not be levied against real property. In order for an\nexecution on a judgment of this court to be levied against real\nproperty, a transcript of such judgment must be filed with the county\nclerk of the county wherein judgment was entered, pursuant to § 1502 of\nthis act After such transcripting, CPLR § 5018 (a) shall be applicable\nand the judgment enforceable accordingly. This shall not be construed to\nprevent the issuance of an execution out of this court, pursuant and\nsubject to § 1504 of this act, after such transcripting.\n