Why 17 Agencies Matter
New York City's regulatory framework for real estate is spread across more than a dozen agencies, each maintaining its own databases and enforcement systems. A complete picture of any property requires data from multiple agencies — a single violation search that only checks DOB will miss HPD housing code violations and ECB judgment liens.
RegWatch is the only platform that unifies all 17 of these data sources into a single search, giving you truly comprehensive property intelligence.
The 17 Agencies
Building permits, violations, inspections, certificates of occupancy, and construction oversight.
Learn more about DOB data →Housing code enforcement, emergency repairs, rent stabilization, and affordable housing programs.
Learn more about HPD data →Property tax assessments, market values, tax bills, outstanding balances, liens, and exemptions.
Learn more about DOF data →Recorded property documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, and UCC filings.
Learn more about ACRIS data →Zoning maps, land use data, PLUTO dataset, special districts, and development regulations.
Learn more about DCP data →Sanitation violations, collection routes, commercial waste zones, and environmental enforcement.
Learn more about DSNY data →Fire code violations, inspection records, fire safety compliance, and sprinkler/alarm systems.
Learn more about FDNY data →Water and sewer records, environmental site assessments, stormwater management, and utility charges.
Learn more about DEP data →Street permits, sidewalk violations, curb cut applications, and transportation infrastructure records.
Administrative hearings for city agency violations, fine adjudication, and judgment lien enforcement.
Learn more about ECB data →Zoning variances, special permits, appeals of DOB determinations, and land use exceptions.
Learn more about BSA data →Landmark designations, historic districts, and Certificate of Appropriateness review for exterior work on protected buildings.
Learn more about LPC data →Public school construction, site acquisitions, and capacity planning that shape neighborhood development and property values.
Learn more about SCA data →Business licensing, sidewalk cafe permits, and consumer-protection rules affecting commercial tenants and storefronts.
Learn more about DCA data →Public works, streetscape reconstruction, and water and sewer infrastructure projects that affect property access and value.
Learn more about DDC data →Brownfield cleanup, E-Designations, and the Voluntary Cleanup Program — critical for development-site environmental due diligence.
Learn more about OER data →Local Law 97 carbon emissions limits, energy benchmarking, and climate compliance for buildings over 25,000 sq ft.
Learn more about MOCEJ data →How RegWatch Connects Agency Data
RegWatch doesn't just display data from each agency side by side — we cross-reference and connect it. A DOB violation is linked to its ECB hearing and any associated fines. DOF tax balances are connected to potential lien sale exposure. ACRIS title records are checked against ECB judgment liens. This connected intelligence reveals risks that searching each agency individually would miss.
Learn more about our approach on the How It Works page, or sign up free to see it in action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does RegWatch have all NYC agency data?
RegWatch integrates with 17 NYC agencies that cover property records, violations, permits, tax, title, zoning, landmarks, and environmental data. This covers the vast majority of data needed for real estate due diligence.
How current is the data from each agency?
Data is pulled from official NYC Open Data feeds that are updated multiple times per day. Most records are within 24 hours of the agency database.
What about Staten Island ACRIS records?
Staten Island property records are maintained by the Richmond County Clerk rather than ACRIS. RegWatch covers Staten Island through alternative data sources to ensure complete coverage.
Does RegWatch include federal data?
Yes. Federal overlays — such as FEMA flood zones and EPA environmental records — apply to every US address in RegWatch, and federal compliance sources are part of the 250+ monitored government sources alongside the NYC agency data.
Can I see which agency each data point comes from?
Yes. Every data point in RegWatch is attributed to its source agency, so you can verify the origin and understand the context of each record.
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