New York Real Property Law Section 442-F - Saving clause.

 442-f. Saving clause. The provisions of this article shall not apply
  to  receivers,  referees,  administrators, executors, guardians or other
  persons appointed by or acting under the judgment or order of any court;
  or public officers while performing their official duties, or  attorneys
  at law.

Last modified: February 3, 2019