Comprehensive property research for real estate attorneys handling transactions.
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Real estate attorneys handling NYC transactions require thorough property research that goes beyond title searches. Understanding a property's violation history, tax status, zoning compliance, permit activity, and agency actions is essential for advising clients, identifying deal risks, and ensuring clean closings.
Traditional title research focuses on ownership and encumbrances recorded at ACRIS but may miss open DOB violations with ECB penalties, pending agency actions, non-conforming uses, expired certificates, or delinquent taxes. Attorneys who rely solely on title searches expose their clients to post-closing surprises that comprehensive property research would have uncovered.
RegWatch supplements traditional title searches with comprehensive property intelligence from 11+ agencies. Attorneys can quickly verify that a property is free of material violations, confirm zoning compliance, check tax status, and identify any pending agency actions that could affect the transaction.
Generate a comprehensive report covering violations, permits, tax, zoning, C of O, and ownership data.
Review DOB, HPD, ECB violations. Open ECB cases may carry financial penalties that survive transfer.
Confirm the current use is consistent with the certificate of occupancy and zoning designation.
Check for tax liens, water/sewer charges, and assessment accuracy. Identify any exemptions that may not transfer.
Compare ACRIS deed and mortgage records with other agency data for consistency and completeness.
Use the complete property picture to identify risks, negotiate terms, and ensure a clean closing.
Complete property intelligence from 273 sources. Violations, permits, tax records, zoning, title data, and more.