In order to maintain a cause of action to quiet title to real property, the plaintiff must allege actual or constructive possession of the property and the existence of a removable cloud on the property, which is an apparent title to the property, such as in a deed or other instrument, that is actually invalid or inoperative.
41 Riv. Rd., LLC v. Bank of Am., N.A., NY Slip Op 04354 (2d Dep't August 23, 2023)
