Frequently Asked Questions Property Ownership Records To determine the owner of a particular piece of property in New York City, you must visit the Office of the City Register in the borough where the property is located. The City Register does not provide ownership information over the telephone.
Every lot is a separate entity.
The Department of Finance maintains ownership records in Block and Lot order. Therefore, the street address or location must be converted into the appropriate Block and Lot designation before obtaining more information. Once you have determined the block and lot number, it is relatively easy to look up ownership information at the City Register's Office . You may view a microfilmed copy of any deed, mortgage, mortgage satisfaction, power of attorney, or other document recorded for that property at the Register's Office where the property is situated. Click here to check the status of a payment or view other Property Tax records via the Internet.