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Purchasing property in New York City requires thorough due diligence across multiple dimensions: violations, permits, tax status, zoning compliance, liens, and title history. Missing a single red flag can result in unexpected costs, legal liability, or deal failure. RegWatch provides the comprehensive property intelligence that buyers and their attorneys need to make informed acquisition decisions.
NYC property due diligence traditionally requires checking a dozen or more city agency databases individually. Buyers must navigate DOB NOW, HPD Online, ACRIS, DOF Property Tax, Zoning Resolution, and other systems. Each has different interfaces, search methods, and data formats. Attorneys and buyers spend hours compiling information that may still be incomplete. Critical issues like open ECB violations with penalties, pending DOB actions, or tax liens can be missed.
RegWatch aggregates data from 11+ NYC agencies into a unified property report. In minutes, buyers receive a complete picture of violations, permits, tax assessments, liens, zoning, certificate of occupancy, ownership history, and more. The platform identifies potential deal-breakers upfront, saving time and preventing costly surprises after closing.
Enter the property address or BBL to generate a comprehensive report covering all available agency data.
Check for open DOB, HPD, ECB, and FDNY violations. Open ECB violations may carry financial penalties that transfer to the new owner.
Review assessed value, tax class, exemptions, and any outstanding tax liens or water/sewer charges.
Confirm the current use matches the certificate of occupancy and zoning designation. Non-conforming uses can create legal and financing issues.
Check active and historical permits. Open permits without sign-off can indicate incomplete work.
Review ACRIS records for deed transfers, mortgages, and any recorded liens or encumbrances.
Complete property intelligence from 270+ sources. Violations, permits, tax records, zoning, title data, and more.