About ACRIS
ACRIS is NYC's official system for recorded property documents — deeds, mortgages, liens, and UCC filings. It's free and authoritative, but it only covers title records and its interface is dated.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Data scope: ACRIS = title records only. RegWatch = ACRIS + DOB + HPD + DOF + DCP + 6 more agencies.
Interface: ACRIS has a basic search form. RegWatch provides a modern, organized property profile with tabs.
Abstracts: ACRIS shows raw document records. RegWatch generates structured 13-section title abstracts automatically.
Cross-referencing: ACRIS doesn't connect to other agencies. RegWatch links ECB liens to violations, DOF balances to lien risk, etc.
Cost: ACRIS is free. RegWatch is free to search and save too, with Pro monitoring at $15/mo and an optional one-time report from $15.
The Verdict
ACRIS is excellent for direct document lookups, and RegWatch uses the same data. RegWatch's value is combining ACRIS with 10 other agencies, then letting you save any building free, watch it with in-app compliance alerts, and ask the AI about it. Pro adds email monitoring on the building you care about most; Max and Unlimited extend email alerts across your portfolio.
What You Get with RegWatch
- Save any building free
- In-app compliance alerts, free
- Email monitoring and unlimited AI chat with Pro
- 250+ source data aggregation
- < 3 second results
- Title abstracts from ACRIS
- One-time report snapshot from $15
- Risk scoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RegWatch better than ACRIS?
RegWatch and ACRIS serve different purposes. RegWatch excels at aggregating data from 250+ government sources into one search with automated reports and monitoring.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many professionals use RegWatch alongside other tools. RegWatch handles the data aggregation layer while other tools may offer specialized features.
Is there a free option?
Yes. Search any building and save it to your portfolio for free, with in-app compliance alerts and most report sections free to browse. Email monitoring and unlimited AI chat come with a Pro subscription ($15/mo); a one-time Full Analysis report ($15) is an optional snapshot with no monitoring. No credit card to start.
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