In order to recover a commission, the broker must establish: (1) that it is duly licensed; (2) that it had a contract, either express or implied, with the party to be charged with paying the commission; and (3) that it was the procuring cause of the transaction.
Commerce One Realty, Inc. v. 780 Humboldt, LLC, NY Slip Op 03763 (2d Dep't July 12, 2023)
