N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 9-101

§ 9-101. Liability of receiver of rents and profits appointed in\nmortgage foreclosure. A receiver of rents and profits appointed in an\naction to foreclose a mortgage upon real property shall be liable, in\nhis official capacity, for injury to person or property sustained by\nreason of conditions on the premises, in a case where an owner would\nhave been liable. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to enlarge\nthe liability of the receiver in his personal capacity.\n