NYC Property Intelligence

RegWatch for Real Estate Attorneys

Due diligence on any NYC property in 30 seconds — not 3 hours. Violations, permits, tax records, title history, zoning, and environmental data from 250+ government sources in one search.

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Records across 9.4M+ tri-state properties — no address needed.

Replace Hours of Manual Research

A thorough due diligence check on a single NYC property typically requires searching 6+ city websites — DOB BIS, ACRIS, HPD, DOF, ZoLa, ECB. Each with its own interface, search method, and data format. A junior associate spends 2-4 hours per property compiling this data.

RegWatch consolidates all of this into one search, one dashboard. Enter any address, BBL, or BIN and get the full tabbed property profile pulling from official NYC data sources in under 3 seconds.

At $75-150/hour for paralegal time, saving 2 hours per property on 10 transactions per month is $1,500-$3,000/month in time savings. Searching and saving client properties is free; a Pro plan ($15/mo) adds email monitoring and unlimited AI chat.

What Attorneys Use Most

  • Title abstracts — Preliminary due diligence before committing to a full title search. Full Analysis reports from $15 identify deal-killers early.
  • Violation aggregation — DOB + HPD + ECB violations in one view, color-coded by severity. Know exactly what issues exist before your client is under contract.
  • Tax analysis — Assessed values, exemption status, and outstanding DOF balances. Spot J-51/421-a expirations that will spike taxes.
  • AI analyst — Ask: "Write a 2-paragraph due diligence summary for this property" and get a structured analysis grounded in real data.
  • PDF exports — Professional reports for client files and lender packages.

Built for the Transaction Workflow

RegWatch fits into your existing workflow at multiple stages:

  • Pre-contract: Quick property screening to advise clients on potential issues
  • Contract review: Identify violations, liens, and C of O issues to negotiate terms
  • Due diligence: Comprehensive property profile as a starting point for deeper investigation
  • Closing prep: Verify all issues have been cleared or escrowed
  • Ongoing monitoring: Track client properties for new violations or regulatory changes

Portfolio for Matter Tracking

Portfolio — a dashboard for tracking properties across your active matters — is free with any RegWatch account. Save client properties for cross-matter compliance tracking, with tasks, deadlines, and regulatory alerts in one dashboard.

  • Multi-matter dashboard — Track every client property in one place, no spreadsheet required.
  • Tasks and deadlines — Assign follow-ups, snooze items until contract close, archive completed matters.
  • Regulatory activity feed — See new violations, permits, liens, and C of O activity across all client properties.
  • Compliance feed linking — 250+ regulatory sources across NYC, NJ, CT, and Federal Register, filtered to buildings in your portfolio.
  • Free with your account — Saved buildings include in-app compliance alerts at no cost. No purchase required.

What You Get with RegWatch

  • Complete property profiles in under 3 seconds
  • Title abstracts from $15 (vs $250+ traditional)
  • Violations from DOB, HPD, ECB, FDNY combined
  • ACRIS deed/mortgage history
  • Tax analysis with exemption tracking
  • Zoning data with plain-language explanations
  • AI-powered due diligence summaries
  • PDF exports for client files
  • Portfolio dashboard for matter tracking (free with any account)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RegWatch a substitute for a formal title search?

No — RegWatch is a preliminary research tool, not a replacement for a title search conducted by a licensed title company. It's best used for initial due diligence, property screening, and identifying issues early. For formal title insurance, you still need a traditional title search.

Can I use RegWatch reports in court?

RegWatch reports aggregate publicly available data from NYC Open Data APIs. While the data is sourced from official city databases, reports are provided for informational purposes. For evidentiary use, you should reference the original city records directly.

How much does RegWatch cost?

Searching and saving client properties is free, with in-app compliance alerts on every building. A Pro plan ($15/mo) adds email monitoring, unlimited AI chat, and a monthly report PDF. Need a one-off snapshot? A Full Analysis report is $15. High-volume firms can step up to Max ($100/mo) for 100 report PDFs a month.

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