On Monday, Local Law 69 of 2025 took effect, requiring the Department of Finance (DOF) to notify property owners or their agents via mail or email when a deed-
related or mortgage-related document has been recorded for their property. Passed by the New York City Council as Introduction 1086-A
this April, DOF is now required by law to send these notifications at least 30 days after a property-related document has been recorded. By notifying homeowners of such a document being recorded, they will be empowered to take appropriate action that prevents any attempted deed theft or efforts jeopardizing their control of property. This law is the latest in ongoing efforts by the Council to combat deed theft and protect working- and middle-class homeowners, especially in communities of color disproportionately targeted by predatory schemes…