Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
The plaintiff allegedly tripped and fell while attempting to step over a velvet rope strung across a staircase located in the lobby of the courthouse at the Appellate Division, First Department (hereinafter the courthouse). The courthouse is owned and maintained by the defendants.
The plaintiff subsequently commenced this action against the defendants to recover damages for personal injuries. The defendants moved...
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