A step-by-step guide to finding property records across NYC's 11+ city agency databases.
Last updated: March 2026 · 9.4M+ properties indexed
Get the exact address, BBL (Borough-Block-Lot), or BIN (Building Identification Number). BBL is the most reliable identifier — find it on property tax bills or DOF's website.
Manual: visit DOB, HPD, DOF, ACRIS, DCP separately (4-6 hours). Automated: use RegWatch to search all 11 agencies at once (3 seconds).
Check violations (DOB/HPD/ECB), permits, tax status (DOF), title history (ACRIS), zoning (DCP), and environmental records.
Generate PDF reports for clients, closings, or internal use. RegWatch exports professional reports with one click.
NYC property records are maintained by 11+ agencies. The most important are ACRIS (title), DOB (permits/violations), HPD (housing violations), DOF (tax), and DCP (zoning). Each has its own database and search interface.
RegWatch simplifies this by aggregating all sources into one search. Enter any address and get a complete 7-tab profile in under 3 seconds.
You can search some NYC agency databases for free individually (ACRIS, DOB BIS, HPD Online, DOF). RegWatch offers a free account with unlimited property data that searches all 270+ sources at once. Our coverage extends beyond NYC to Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and New Jersey counties.
Manually: 30 minutes to several hours per property depending on depth. With RegWatch: under 3 seconds for a complete profile from 270+ sources.
No special tools required. RegWatch works in any modern web browser. For manual research, you just need internet access to city agency websites.
RegWatch data from official NYC sources is updated multiple times per day. Most records are within 24 hours of the agency databases.
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