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 had this kind of debt.
The last day to prevent the sale of a lien on your property by paying the debt or entering into a payment agreement was August 3, 2011.
If you think you do not owe these taxes and charges,
Contact Us.
Exemptions
Some residential properties may be excluded from the sale because of an exemption or other provision, but only if they filed the Exemption Eligibility Checklist by August 3, 2011.
If you filed the Lien Sale Exemption Application for Owners, but it was not processed before the lien sale, we will remove you from the sale if we approve your application. If you have not filed it, please do so as soon as possible.
When the City sells a lien, it is not selling the property. The lienholder does not take title to the property.
The lienholder purchases the right to collect the money that was owed to the City. Ultimately, however, if the property owner does not pay what is owed, the lienholder can begin a formal foreclosure proceeding in court.
90-day Notice of Intention to Sell Tax and Water Liens
90 Day Notice of Intention to Sell Tax and Water Liens
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
General Information about the Lien Sale
Includes detailed information and frequently asked questions about the sale.
General Information about the Lien Sale
Información general acerca de la venta de gravámenes
2011 Lien Sale List
Contact Information
Tax Reduction Programs
Avoiding Predatory Lenders
Lien Sale List Archive 2008 - 2010
2011 Lien Sale Lists
Below are the properties included on the 2011 Tax Lien Sale. Properties are listed by address and sorted alphabetically by street name. Some properties at the end of each borough's list are vacant land or have incomplete address information. The "Only Owes Water Charges" column indicates whether or not the property charges owed belong ONLY to The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for water and/or sewer charges.
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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 (General Information)
NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Customer Services
Phone: 718-595-7000
Online: nyc.gov/dep
To Dispute Water & Sewer Charges
NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection
Water Lien Ombudsperson Office
Phone: 718-595-OMBU (6628)
Online: nyc.gov/dep
Email: ombud@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
Finance Payment Center Locations and Directions
Department of Environmental Protection Payment Center Locations
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 HPDʼs Tax Lien Sale Hotline at 212-863-5300.
2010 Lien Sale List Archives
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2009 Lien Sale List Archives
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2008 Lien Sale List Archives
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