A defendant seeking to vacate a default in answering a complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015(a)(1) must show both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a potentially meritorious defense.
203-205 W. 8th St., LLC v. 203-205 W. 8th St. Loft, LLC, NY Slip Op 00194 (2d Dep't January 18, 2023)
