See how automated property intelligence compares to manually searching 11 city agency websites.
Last updated: March 2026 · 9.4M+ properties indexed
Manual NYC property research means visiting 8+ websites: DOB NOW, BIS, HPD Online, ACRIS, DOF, ZoLa, ECB/OATH, and more. Each has its own interface and data format. A thorough search takes 4-6 hours per property.
Speed: 4-6 hours (manual) vs. 3 seconds (RegWatch)
Cost: $250-500/abstract (manual) vs. $0.59/credit (RegWatch)
Completeness: Easy to miss ECB liens and cross-agency connections manually. RegWatch cross-references automatically.
Monitoring: Not feasible manually. RegWatch provides automated alerts.
Reports: Manual compilation vs. one-click PDF export.
RegWatch automates 90%+ of property research work. Manual research still adds value for physical inspections, court record deep dives, and final title insurance. The ideal workflow uses RegWatch for the data layer and human expertise for the judgment layer.
RegWatch and Manual Search serve different purposes. RegWatch excels at aggregating data from 270+ NYC agencies into one search with automated reports and monitoring.
Yes. Many professionals use RegWatch alongside other tools. RegWatch handles the data aggregation layer while other tools may offer specialized features.
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