New York Property Records
Title search services for every New York county and all five NYC boroughs. From Manhattan co-ops to Buffalo single-family homes—ACRIS expertise, lien research, and deed retrieval delivered within 24 hours.
How Do I Search New York Property Records Online?
New York maintains property records through 62 County Clerk offices and the ACRIS system for NYC. The County Clerk in each county records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other instruments affecting title. NYC uses ACRIS (Automated City Register Information System) for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Bronx, while Staten Island maintains separate records through the Richmond County Clerk.
You can search New York property records through U.S. Title Records by providing the property address and county or borough. Select your report type: Property Lien Report ($95), Full Property Owner Lien Report ($195), or Preliminary Title Report ($295). Reports delivered via email in PDF format within 24 hours. BBB A+ rated since 2009.
NYC ACRIS Research
Direct access to NYC's Automated City Register for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Bronx property records and deed images.
Co-op & Condo Expertise
Specialized research for NYC co-op apartments including UCC filings, stock certificates, and recognition agreements.
Judicial Foreclosure State
NY requires court proceedings for foreclosure. 12-24 month process with mandatory settlement conferences. No redemption after sale.
New York City Property Considerations
NYC properties have unique complexities: Co-ops involve share ownership (not real property), requiring UCC lien searches. Condos have common charges and special assessments. HPD violations can become liens exceeding $200,000. Mansion tax applies to residential purchases over $1 million (1%-3.9%). Our reports include HPD violation research for all NYC properties.
New York Title Search Services
Title searches for all 62 counties and 5 NYC boroughs. ACRIS and co-op expertise included.
Current ownership verification with sale history and County Assessor records for NY properties.
- Current owner and vesting
- Sale and transfer history
- Assessed values and taxes
- Block and lot numbers (NYC)
All liens recorded against the property including mortgages, judgments, and tax liens.
- Mortgages and liens
- Judgment liens
- NYC water/sewer liens
- Mechanic's liens
Property AND owner liens. Includes HPD violations for NYC. Recommended for foreclosure due diligence.
- All property liens
- Owner's personal judgments
- UCC filings (co-op critical)
- HPD violations (NYC)
- State and federal tax liens
PDF copies of recorded deeds from ACRIS or County Clerk offices.
- Deed copy from ACRIS/County
- Recording numbers and dates
- CRFN numbers (NYC)
- Transaction history
30-year ownership history with deed copies from ACRIS or County Clerk.
- 30-year transfer history
- All vesting deed copies
- ACRIS document images
- Break-in-chain identification
Full NY title investigation. Includes UCC search for co-ops and HPD research for NYC.
- 10-30 year title search
- Full lien reports
- UCC search (co-ops)
- HPD violation research
- Easement documentation
New York Real Estate Law
Understanding New York property laws protects your investment in The Empire State.
📜 Foreclosure Laws
New York is a judicial foreclosure state requiring court proceedings. The process typically takes 12-24 months and includes a mandatory settlement conference. There is no statutory redemption period after the foreclosure sale is complete.
🏠 Homestead Exemption
New York homestead exemption protects equity ranging from $75,000 to $150,000 depending on county (NYC metro areas have higher limits). Protection applies automatically to primary residence.
⚖️ Liens That Survive Foreclosure
Property tax liens: Always survive. NYC water/sewer liens: Always survive. IRS liens: 120-day redemption. Senior mortgages: Survive. Junior liens: Extinguished.
🔨 Mechanic's Lien Law
Must file within 8 months after work completed (4 months for single-family homes). NYC has additional requirements. Liens attach to the improvement date with potential priority over mortgages.
🏢 Co-op vs. Condo Title
Co-ops: Ownership of corporation shares (personal property). Requires UCC lien search. Condos: Real property ownership with deed. Both may have flip taxes and transfer fees.
💰 Transfer Taxes
State transfer tax: 0.4% (residential under $3M). NYC transfer tax: 1%-2.625% based on value. Mansion tax: 1%-3.9% for residential over $1M in NYC.
New York City Boroughs
Title search coverage for all five NYC boroughs. ACRIS and County Clerk research included.
🏙️ Manhattan
New York County · ACRIS
🌉 Brooklyn
Kings County · ACRIS
✈️ Queens
Queens County · ACRIS
🏟️ Bronx
Bronx County · ACRIS
🗽 Staten Island
Richmond County · Clerk
Major New York Counties
Title searches for Long Island, Westchester, Upstate, and all 62 New York counties.
📍 Nassau County
Long Island · 1.3M+ residents · Garden City, Hempstead · High-value suburban market.
📍 Suffolk County
Long Island · 1.5M+ residents · Huntington, Babylon · Eastern LI to the Hamptons.
📍 Westchester County
Lower Hudson Valley · 960K+ residents · White Plains, Yonkers · NYC suburb.
📍 Erie County
Buffalo · 950K+ residents · Western NY hub. Deed research available.
📍 Monroe County
Rochester · 750K+ residents · Upstate manufacturing center.
📍 Albany County
State Capital · 305K+ residents · Government center.
All 62 New York Counties
NYC boroughs and major counties highlighted. Full title search coverage statewide.
Order New York Property Records
Select Report
Choose Property Detail ($29), Lien Report ($95), Full Lien ($195), or Preliminary Title ($295).
Enter Property
Provide NY address and county/borough. Include block and lot for NYC properties.
Expert Research
Abstractors search ACRIS, County Clerk, and court records. Co-op UCC search included.
Receive Report
PDF delivered via email within 24 hours. NYC ACRIS searches often same day.
New York Property Records Questions
How do I search New York property records online?
Search through U.S. Title Records by providing property address and county or borough. We access ACRIS for NYC. Reports delivered via email within 24 hours. All 62 counties covered. BBB A+ rated since 2009.
How much does a New York title search cost?
$29-$295. Property Detail $29. Lien Report $95. Full Owner Lien $195. Chain of Title $275. Preliminary Title $295 with UCC and HPD research.
What is ACRIS?
ACRIS (Automated City Register Information System) is NYC's online database for property records in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Bronx. Staten Island uses the Richmond County Clerk. Our reports include ACRIS research.
Can you search co-op apartment titles?
Yes. Co-ops involve corporation shares (personal property), not real property deeds. We search UCC filings, stock certificates, and recognition agreements. Specialized methods required.
Is New York a judicial foreclosure state?
Yes. NY requires court proceedings for foreclosure. Process takes 12-24 months with mandatory settlement conferences. No redemption period after sale.
What are HPD violations?
HPD (Housing Preservation and Development) violations in NYC can become liens on property. Unpaid violations with interest can exceed $200,000. Our Full Lien Report identifies HPD issues.
What liens survive NY foreclosure?
Property tax liens always survive. NYC water/sewer liens survive. IRS liens have 120-day redemption. Senior mortgages survive. Junior liens extinguished.
How long does a NY title search take?
Most reports delivered within 24 hours. NYC ACRIS searches often same day. Co-op and Chain of Title take 1-3 days. We operate 7 days/week. BBB A+ since 2009.
Do you cover all 62 NY counties?
Yes. All 62 counties plus 5 NYC boroughs. Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island (Nassau, Suffolk), Westchester, and all Upstate counties. Since 2009.
What is the New York mansion tax?
Transfer tax on NYC residential properties over $1 million. Rates: 1% ($1-2M), 1.25% ($2-3M), up to 3.9% ($25M+). Our Preliminary Title Report identifies transfer tax obligations.
New York Property Research
📋 NYC HPD Violations
Learn how Housing Preservation and Development violations affect NYC property title. Read the full guide →
📖 Investor Quick Guide
Real estate investor guide to U.S. Title Records services including Erie County Buffalo research. View guide →
🔍 NY Property Search Portal
Alternative search options for New York property records. Access portal →
📄 Deed Search Nationwide
Learn about bargain and sale deeds with covenants common in New York. Learn more →
🏠 Title Search for Investors
How real estate investors use title searches to protect their investments. Learn more →
🔨 Property Auctions Guide
Guide to foreclosure auctions and property purchasing at tax sales. View guide →
📚 Types of Title Searches
Understanding different title search options and when to use each. Explore types →
📖 How to Read Prelim Reports
Guide to understanding and using preliminary title reports for due diligence. Read guide →
More New York Research Options
👤 Title Search by Name
Find all properties owned by an individual or entity in New York ($75) or nationwide ($535). Order search →
🔎 Abstractor Services
Custom document retrieval from NY County Clerks and ACRIS when standard searches aren't enough. Learn more →
🏦 Auction Buyers Hub
Resources for foreclosure auction buyers including lien priority and due diligence guides. View resources →
📋 How to Do a Title Search
Step-by-step guide to performing a property title search. Read guide →
Neighboring State Property Records
🏛️ New Jersey
Title searches for all 21 NJ counties. New Jersey records →
🌲 Connecticut
Property records for Connecticut municipalities. Connecticut records →
🔔 Pennsylvania
Title search coverage for all 67 PA counties. Pennsylvania records →
🍁 Massachusetts
Property records across the Bay State. Massachusetts records →
🏔️ Vermont
Title searches for Vermont municipalities. Vermont records →
🗺️ All 50 States
Browse property records for any U.S. state. View all states →
Search New York Property Records
All 62 counties + 5 NYC boroughs. ACRIS expertise. Co-op research. Reports from $29 with 24-hour delivery. BBB A+ rated since 2009.