[2] In summary proceedings, a party requesting discovery must obtain leave of court (CPLR 408), and to obtain such leave, must demonstrate "ample need." (Antillean Holding Co. v Lindley, 76 Misc 2d 1044, 1047 [Civ Ct, NY County 1973].) In determining whether a party has established such "ample need," courts consider a number of factors, not all of which need to be present in every case, including:{**58 Misc 3d at 205}
• whether the movant has asserted facts to establish a claim or defense;
• whether there is a need to determine information directly related to the claim or defense;
• whether the requested disclosure is carefully tailored and likely to clarify the disputed facts;
• whether prejudice will result from granting leave to conduct discovery; and
• whether any prejudice caused by granting a discovery request can be diminished by an order fashioned by the court for that purpose. (See New York Univ. v Farkas, 121 Misc 2d 643, 647 [Civ Ct, NY County 1983].)
Appellate courts have cited New York Univ. v Farkas with approval. (See e.g. Zada Assoc. v Melucci, 49 Misc 3d 140[A], 2015 NY Slip Op 51581[U] [App Term, 1st Dept 2015]; Ludor Props. L.L.C. v De Brito, 48 Misc 3d 142[A], 2015 NY Slip Op 51261[U] [App Term, 1st Dept 2015]; 390 W. End Assoc., LP v Fried, 1996 NY Misc LEXIS 645 [App Term, 1st Dept, Sept. 4, 1996, No. 96-222].)