N.Y. Eminent Domain Procedure Law § 510

§ 510. View. (A) The trial court shall view the property in all\nclaims, unless waived by stipulation of the parties. The parties to the\nsuit or claim, may attend the viewing by the court at a time scheduled\nby the court.\n (B) When the property or improvements acquired are to be removed,\nrazed or obliterated prior to trial, any party may make a request to the\npresiding judge of the court of claims or an administrative justice of\nthe supreme court of the judicial department in which the property is\nlocated, that a trial judge or justice be assigned to view the subject\npremises prior to removal or demolition. When practicable the judge or\njustice viewing property shall be assigned to the trial.\n