Hon. Christopher Chin. Part 22.
Supreme Court, New York County. 80 Centre Street, Room 136, New York, NY 10013. Motor Vehicle IAS Part. Published Part Rules and practitioner intelligence from attorneys with direct experience in Part 22.
Book an AppearanceHon. Christopher Chin. Part 22 (Motor Vehicle IAS)
Supreme Court, New York County
80 Centre Street, Room 136, New York, NY 10013
Quick Reference
| Courthouse | 80 Centre Street |
| Room | 136 |
| Specialty | Motor Vehicle IAS Part |
| Part Clerk | (646) 386-3271 |
| Part Email | SFC-PART22-CLERK@nycourts.gov |
Published Part Rules
Source: nycourts.gov | Last verified: March 2026
General
Part 22 is the Motor Vehicle IAS Part, located in Room 136 at 80 Centre Street. Judge Chin handles a high volume of motor vehicle accident cases.
Motor Vehicle Cases
As a specialty motor vehicle part, Part 22 handles a concentrated caseload of auto accident litigation. The court is well versed in serious injury threshold issues under Insurance Law 5102(d) and the procedural nuances of no-fault and motor vehicle litigation in New York.
Motion Practice
All motions must be e-filed through NYSCEF. Check Part 22 rules on nycourts.gov for specific working copy and submission requirements. Part Clerk can be reached at (646) 386-3271 or SFC-PART22-CLERK@nycourts.gov.
Conferences
Conferences are scheduled through the Part Clerk. Given the specialized caseload, come prepared to discuss the medical evidence and serious injury threshold issues.
Practitioner Intelligence
From attorneys who have appeared in this part. Last updated: March 2026.
What to Expect
Part 22 is a motor vehicle specialty part, which means the judge and the court staff see these cases all day, every day. Judge Chin is familiar with the common issues in motor vehicle litigation: serious injury threshold, gap in treatment arguments, causation disputes, and the mechanics of no-fault. Do not come in unprepared on the medical evidence.
Tips
- Know your medical evidence. In a motor vehicle part, the serious injury threshold is everything. If you are appearing on a summary judgment motion, be prepared to discuss the specific medical findings, the qualifications of your experts, and the treatment timeline.
- Gap in treatment matters. If there is a gap in the plaintiff's treatment history, expect the court to address it. Have an explanation ready.
- Part Clerk is responsive. The Part 22 clerk can be reached at (646) 386-3271 or by email at SFC-PART22-CLERK@nycourts.gov. Use these for scheduling questions.
- High volume, steady pace. The motor vehicle calendar is heavy. Get there on time, be ready when your case is called, and do not expect a lot of hand-holding on procedure.
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