The City may be liable under the special relationship doctrine only if the action at issue was a ministerial one, as opposed to a discretionary one, and if the City violated a duty owed to plaintiff that is separate and apart from its duty to the public generally. It is well-settled that providing temporary housing for homeless families is a governmental function mandated by the state constitution for the benefit of the general public.
Maldonado v. Young & Booby Realty Corp., NY Slip Op 00048 (1st Dep't January 9, 2024)
