40 years minimum for the deed chain. Items, such as Covenants and Restrictions and easements go back to the earliest date available of the non-archived records specific to that county.
A Refinance Search will also include a deed chain of 24 months at minimum.
Personal, State, City, HPD, ECB & PVB.
All counties vary, however many archived files have been scanned into the court system.
Lis Pendens, Mechanics Liens, Notices of Lending and Relocation Liens.
City Register (ACRIS) 1966 County Clerk approximately 1990 depending on the county.
The County Clerk is open 9-5 Monday though Friday.
Make checks payable to NYC DEAPRTMENT OF FINANCE and mail to NYC DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE P.O. BOX 680, Newark, NJ 07101-0680.
Make checks payable to NYC WATER BOARD and mail to: NYC WATER BOARD P.O. BOX 11863 Newark, NJ 07101-8163.
If you are buying property in New York City it is important to request a Property Transfer Meter Reading (or Title Water Reading) prior to the closing. To protect yourself from charges incurred by the seller you must obtain the reading thirty (30) days prior to the closing.
Adjustments to exemptions are automatically made as a result of the sale of your property. The recording of the deed, except for a life estate deed, will revoke the following exemptions: Basic or Enhanced School Tax Relief (STAR) Senior Citizen Homeowner Exemption (SCHE) Disabled Homeowner Exemption (DHE) Veteran or Clergy Exemption. However if the exempt party passed away prior to a property transfer. The exemption will be revoked from the date of death forward.
Unremarried spouses of veterans who have passed away remain eligible for veteran’s benefits.
Senior Citizen Homeowners' Exemption (SCHE) property tax break for seniors who own one, two or three-family homes, condominiums or cooperative apartments.
property tax break for disabled New Yorkers who own one, two, or three family homes, condominiums, or cooperative apartment.
After January 1st, 1938.
A lien that is filed at the County Clerk when the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) provides housing to tenants that have been forced from their homes due to the issuance of a vacate order or a fire at the location.
Personal, State, City, HPD, ECB & PVB.
You must cure the condition with DOB and pay the fine associated with the violation to the Environmental Control Board (ECB).
Eight years from the docketing date.
The New York City Department of Transportation - The Division of Highways.
The Departments of Buildings and Housing Preservation and Development.
A1 Alt. Permit, upon completion, requires the issuance of a new Certificate Of Occupancy.
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