Tax Lien Issue:
To protect the equity and sanity of my neighbors, I asked the NYC Department of Finance to share with us some potential remedies.
Check below to understand what can be helpful to your situation.
And, when concerned or confused please use the following contact info:
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Dial 311
For many & any questions or concerns, all small homeowners can contact:
Lien Sale Easy Exit Program Application
You may be eligible to be removed from the lien sale for one year if: you are the owner of the property; the property has been your primary residence for the past 12 months; you do not own any other properties in New York City; and the combined annual income of all owners (whether they reside at the property or not) and of spouses who reside at the property is no greater than $107,300.
Click to complete online: www.nyc.gov/liensale
The Lien Sale Easy Exit program only applies to certain types of property, including one- to three-family houses and residential condominiums. (Note that time spent in a hospital, nursing home, or rehabilitation facility for up to three years will not be treated as a change in residency when determining compliance with the 12-month residency requirement.)
Click to complete online: www.nyc.gov/liensale
By Mail:
NYC Department of Finance, Lien Enforcement Unit, 66 John Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10038
In Person:
At any Department of Finance business center (locations at www.nyc.gov/visitdof )
Deadline: May 21, 2025
Property Tax & Interest Deferral Program
You may be eligible to be removed from the lien sale for one year if: you are the owner of the property; the property has been your primary residence for the past 12 months; you do not own any other properties in New York City; and the combined annual income of all owners (whether they reside at the property or not) and of spouses who reside at the property is no greater than $107,300.
Click to complete online: bit.ly/khariptaid
The Lien Sale Easy Exit program only applies to certain types of property, including one- to three-family houses and residential condominiums. (Note that time spent in a hospital, nursing home, or rehabilitation facility for up to three years will not be treated as a change in residency when determining compliance with the 12-month residency requirement.)
Click to complete online: bit.ly/khariptaid
In Person:
Any Department of Finance business center (locations at www.nyc.gov/ptaid or 311)
By Mail:
NYC Department of Finance, 59 Maiden Lane, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10038
Deadline: May 21, 2025
Lien Sale Properties in Probate Removal
You may be eligible for a tax lien sale property in probate removal if the property is included in the at-risk pool for a lien sale, the owner of record with the Department of Finance has passed away, the owner of record’s estate is in probate, and there is uncertainty as to the succeeding ownership of the property.
If approved, the Department of Finance will remove the property from the at-risk pool of the lien sale for 24 months. If your ownership issues are resolved during this 24-month period, please notify the Department of Finance promptly
By Mail:
NYC Department of Finance, Lien Enforcement Unit, 66 John Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10038
In Person:
Visit any Department of Finance business center (locations at www.nyc.gov/visitdof)
Deadline: May 21, 2025