CPLR 6514 (b) allows for the discretionary cancellation of a notice of pendency, upon motion of any person aggrieved, "if the plaintiff has not commenced or prosecuted the action in good faith." "Where a plaintiff is using the notice of pendency for an ulterior purpose, a finding of lack of good faith can be made" (Nastasi v Nastasi,
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