NYSentencing

§ 180.56 Rent gouging in the second degree.
  A  person  is  guilty  of  rent  gouging in the second degree when, in
connection with  the  leasing,  rental  or  use  of  real  property,  he
solicits,  accepts  or agrees to accept from a person some consideration
of value, of two hundred fifty dollars or more, in  addition  to  lawful
rental and other lawful charges, upon an agreement or understanding that
the furnishing of such consideration will increase the possibility  that
any  person  may  obtain  or  renew  the  lease,  rental  or use of such
property, or that a failure to furnish it will decrease the  possibility
that any person may obtain or renew the same.
  Rent gouging in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.
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