Great tenants but I need them out!

[Thomas P.]

I own a two family home in NYC that is fully occupied.  The tenants are excellent. 

I purchased this home 5 years back with the intention of completely remodeling it and moving in.  

All the plans are in place to get started this upcoming spring but I need to get rid of the tenants. They are on a month to month lease that is expired.  

In the past tenants would generally leave on their own after a few years. This is a first. 

So my question is what is the best way to essentially get rid of them. Is there any legal issues I should be aware of. 

Thank you.