Location guide · New York County, NY
Find a property owner in New York County, New York
New York County takes in Manhattan and the surrounding area. In New York, deeds are recorded by the county clerk (the City Register in New York City), and property is assessed by the city or town assessor. Those offices give you the owner of record and mailing address one parcel at a time; for a whole list, an owner-data tool returns owners, phones (DNC flagged) and emails in one pass.
What's on a New York County property record
- The recorded owner name (person or LLC)
- The mailing address (often different from the property location for absentee owners)
- Assessed value and tax history
- Property characteristics (lot size, year built where applicable, square footage)
- A link to the recorded deed in most counties
Working New York County records
Record searches give you a name and a mailing address, not a phone number. Plan a second step to get phones and emails, and screen them against Do Not Call before you dial.
Common questions
How do I find the owner of a property in New York County?
The New York County property appraiser or assessor website publishes the recorded owner name and mailing address for every property in the county at no charge. For a list of addresses, an owner-data tool resolves each one directly to the verified owner with phones (DNC flagged) and emails.
Where do I find New York County property records?
Assessment and owner-of-record data come from the city or town assessor; recorded deeds, mortgages and liens are with the county clerk (the City Register in New York City). Most New York County offices offer an online search by address or parcel number.
Is it legal to look up property owners in New York County?
Public records in New York are open to anyone, so the lookup itself is fine. Before you call, remove Do Not Call numbers and make sure texts comply with the TCPA. Some states add their own telemarketing rules on top.