Hon. Richard Tsai. Part 21.
Supreme Court, New York County (Manhattan). 80 Centre Street, Room 280. Part office at 60 Centre Street, Room 315. Published Part Rules and practitioner intelligence for attorneys appearing in this part.
Book an AppearanceHon. Richard Tsai, A.J.S.C. Part 21
Supreme Court, New York County (Manhattan)
Courtroom: 80 Centre Street, Room 280 · Part office: 60 Centre Street, Room 315
Quick Reference
| Court | Supreme Court, New York County |
| Courtroom | 80 Centre Street, Room 280 |
| Part Office | 60 Centre Street, Room 315 · 646-386-3125 |
| Conference Day | Thursdays |
| Oral Argument | In person by default; virtual only on all-party consent |
Published Part Rules
Source: nycourts.gov Part 21 rules (updated January 24, 2025) | Last verified: July 2026
Conferences
Justice Tsai holds conferences on Thursdays. The courtroom is Room 280 at 80 Centre Street; the Part office is Room 315 at 60 Centre Street, reachable at 646-386-3125.
Oral Argument
Motion argument occurs at the direction of the court. Oral argument is in person by default. Virtual oral argument is available only on the consent of all parties, so do not assume a remote appearance.
Motion Practice
All papers are e-filed through NYSCEF. Part 21 does not require a Statement of Material Facts on summary judgment motions. Confirm current requirements against the Part rules before filing.
Practitioner Intelligence
From attorneys who have appeared in this part. Last updated: March 2026.
What to Expect
Part 21 is a conference-and-motion part running Thursdays out of 80 Centre Street. The default is in-person. Virtual argument only happens if every party consents, which means one holdout puts you back in the courtroom. Plan to appear unless you have confirmed consent from everyone.
Tips
- Default to in person. Virtual oral argument requires all-party consent. If you have not locked that down, assume you are appearing at 80 Centre Street.
- Mind the two addresses. The courtroom is 80 Centre, Room 280; the Part office is 60 Centre, Room 315. Do not go to the wrong building on conference day.
- No Statement of Material Facts required. Part 21 does not require one on summary judgment. Check the current rules, but do not add work the Part has waived.
- Argument is at the court's direction. Not every motion gets argued. Watch for the Part's direction rather than assuming a date.
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