Free NYC Property Records

NYC property records are public information spread across multiple city agencies. The main free sources include:

• ACRIS — NYC's Automated City Register Information System for deeds, mortgages, and liens (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx)
• DOB NOW / BIS — Department of Buildings for violations, permits, and certificates of occupancy
• HPD Online — Housing Preservation & Development for residential violations
• DOF Property Tax — Department of Finance for tax bills, assessed values, and exemptions
• ZoLa (DCP) — Zoning & Land Use Application for zoning districts and FAR

The challenge? Each source has its own interface, search format, and data gaps. A single property check can require visiting 5+ websites.

RegWatch consolidates data from 270+ government sources into a single search. Instead of visiting DOB, ACRIS, HPD, DOF, and DCP separately, enter one address and get everything:

• Ownership — current and historical owners from ACRIS deeds
• Violations — DOB, HPD, and ECB violations with fines and status
• Permits — active and historical building permits from DOB
• Tax records — assessed value, market value, tax liens from DOF
• Title history — deed transfers, mortgages, and UCC filings
• Zoning — district, FAR, overlays, and landmark status
• Environmental — DEP records, cleanup sites, and hazard flags

Unlimited property data is free. PDF reports start at just $5.

Here's how free government sources compare to RegWatch for property research:

Free NYC property record searches are used by a wide range of people:

• Homebuyers — checking violations and permits before making an offer
• Renters — verifying building compliance and violation history
• Real estate investors — screening properties for acquisition targets
• Attorneys — conducting preliminary title and lien research
• Property managers — monitoring compliance across portfolios
• Journalists & researchers — investigating building conditions and ownership