New York City's Annual Lien Sale
A lien is a legal claim against real property for unpaid property taxes, water, sewer or other property charges, as well as the interest due on these taxes and charges. If you have received a lien sale notice, or if the property was on a published lien sale list, City records showed that you have this kind of debt.
To prevent the sale of a lien on your property, you must pay the debt or enter into a payment agreement by May 17, 2012. No down payment is required for a payment agreement.
Residential Owners: Read the “Exemptions” section below.
If Finance or DEP recently processed a payment, use the links under “Pay the Debt” to check your new balance.
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Pay the Debt
Payment Agreements
Payment agreements are available with a 0% down payment.
Exception: If the City excluded your property from the 2011 Lien Sale because you made a payment agreement, and if that agreement is in default (required payments are not made for six months), you have until May 17, 2012, to bring the agreement up to date.
Payment Agreement Estimator
Payment Agreement: Property Taxes and Charges
Contact DEP about an agreement for Water and Sewer charges.
Exemptions
Some residential properties may be excluded from the sale because of an exemption or other provision. This Checklist can be used only if you received notice that your property has been
included in the Lien Sale. If your property has not been included in the Lien Sale, you can still apply for personal exemptions.
Exemption Eligibility Checklist
Military Request for Relief from Lien Sale and
Other Issues
Active military personnel may request relief from the Lien Sale, Tax Warrants, Environmental Control Board judgments, and parking judgments.
Military Request for Relief from Lien Sale and Other Issues
If you think you do not owe these taxes and charges, Contact Us.
90-day Notice of Intention to Sell Liens
Includes detailed information and frequently asked questions about the sale.
Download Notice
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2012 Lien Sale List
Contact Information
Tax Reduction Programs
Avoiding Predatory Lenders
Lien Sale List Archive 2010 - 2011
2012 Lien Sale Lists (Potential Candidates)
New York City records indicate that the properties listed below are eligible for the 2012 Tax Lien Sale. Properties are listed by address and sorted alphabetically by street name. At the end of each borough’s list there are properties that are vacant or have incomplete address information.
Lien Sale Outreach Dates
Finance, DEP and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) will hold outreach sessions in each borough to provide owners with one-on-one customer assistance. Bring your lien sale notices with you when you come to the event!
None at this time.
Contact Information
For Property Taxes
NYC Department of Finance
Tax Lien Ombudsperson
Phone: 212-440-5408 or 212-440-5407 (Senior Ombudsperson)
Online: nyc.gov/finance
Email: taxlien@finance.nyc.gov
For Water & Sewer Charges
NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Customer Services
Phone: 718-595-7000
Online: nyc.gov/dep
Department of Environmental Protection Payment Center
Locations
To Dispute Water & Sewer Charges
NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection
Water Lien Ombudsperson Office
Phone: 718-595-OMBU (6628)
Online: nyc.gov/dep
Email: ombuds@dep.nyc.gov
Emergency Repair & Alternative Enforcement Charges
NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation & Development
Phone: 212-863-5300
Online: nyc.gov/hpd
Email: taxlien@hpd.nyc.gov
Lien Servicing Companies
Xspand
Phone: 866-283-6443
Online: www.xspand.com
MTAG Services, LLC
Phone: 800-750-9210
Online: www.taxliensupport.com
Avoiding Predatory Lenders
When the 90-day Lien Sale Notice is published, homeowners on the list often receive unsolicited loan offers. Some of the lenders are honest, reputable banks and financial institutions. Others, however, are not.
Dishonest or unscrupulous lenders know that a homeowner on the lien sale list owes the City money. These lenders may try to take advantage of your financial situation, which can put your property ownership in jeopardy. Be sure to research all lenders, seek guidance from independent sources, and be careful. Don’t risk losing your home to a predatory lender if you cannot pay back the money you borrow. For further assistance, call HPD’s Tax Lien Sale Hotline at 212-863-5300.
Lien Sale List Archives
2011 Lien Sale List
Download Manhattan List
Download Bronx List
Download Brooklyn List
Download Queens List
Download Staten Island List
2010 Lien Sale List
Download Manhattan List
Download Bronx List
Download Brooklyn List
Download Queens List
Download Staten Island List
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