Contrary to the motion court's finding, defendant did not raise certain arguments for the first time in reply. However, those arguments are unavailing on the merits.
First, defendant contends that the parties' contract violates Real Property Law §§ 440 (1) and 440-a. However, article 12-A of the Real Property Law, which includes sections 440 and 440-a, "should be strictly construed" (Reiter v Greenberg,
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