Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-144

The application for an inspection warrant should be in writing and contain the following information: (1)
The name of the court to which it is addressed;
(2) The name of the director of the division of code enforcement;
(3) The date of the making of the application;
(4) Indicate that the inspection is required under chapter 27 , article 9 of the Property Conservation Code for issuance of a rental registry certificate;
(5) Describe the limited nature and purpose of the inspection and the manner in which the inspection is to be conducted in order to assure that any observations, findings and evidence obtained through execution of the inspection warrant shall be restricted to use in civil enforcement proceedings only;
(6) Identify the premises to be entered and inspected in sufficient detail and particularity so that the director of code enforcement or the employee executing the inspection warrant may readily ascertain the premises;
(7) For cases where prior notice of intent to conduct an inspection is required, the application should contain specific information showing how and when the notice has been given, which most recent notice shall have been given within ninety (90) days of the application for an inspection warrant, and how the inspection has not been allowed, has not been scheduled, or has been unduly delayed by the person notified;
(8) Request that the court issue an inspection warrant directing an inspection of the subject premises for civil enforcement purposes only, which inspection may include the photographing, recording or nondestructive testing of the property or physical conditions found thereon or therein, subject to such limitations and restrictions as may be provided by the court; and
(9) The application should be subscribed and sworn to by the applicant before a commissioner of deeds or a notary public.