NYC tenant nightmare

[Mary Joe]

Hi All, I was told it is particularly difficult being a landlord in New York City because the laws tend to favor the tenants in a ridiculous way, can someone offer some insights how bad or how ridiculous can it get?   For example, are we talking about half a year or longer to evict a tenant on average?

Anything in particular about NYC landlord-tenancy laws I should be aware of ?

Am looking to become a landlord in NYC, would like to know the things I should be aware of before taking the plunge.

Many thanks.