Local Law 249 was passed by the New York City Council on November 16, 2017, and took effect July 1, 2018. The law
requires the Department of Finance (DOF) to notify property owners when real estate instruments are recorded on their
properties.
Local Law 249 passed by the City Council on November 16, 2017, which took effect July 1, 2018, requires the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) to send notification of recording of real estate instruments.