Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, with costs.
It is well settled that "an out-of-possession owner or lessor is not liable for injuries that occur on the premises unless the owner or lessor has retained control over the premises or is contractually obligated to repair unsafe conditions" (Berado v City of Mount Vernon,
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