Who can purchase tax liens in New York City

Who can purchase tax liens in New York City

Developer · Staten Island, NY · Member since 2009 · 88 posts · 9 votes

Okay, so I've heard that in New York City tax liens may not be sold to the general public. But now, I have an LLC, so I was wondering if I can purchase them now.

I recently read this: "The City of New York only sells liens to authorized private collection agencies, not to the general public."

In which case, is my LLC eligble? How do I become an authorized collection agency?

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Commercial Real Estate Agent · White Plains, NY · Member since 2010 · 8 posts · 1 vote
16y

no you can not buy tax liens from NYC

The city will take the property first if there is a default on taxes and sell it at auction

But Neighboring Westchester County Does sell tax liens, considering the Municipality. I have done it for over 5 years now.

If you're interested, let me know.

NY tax lien rate is 12% bi-annually

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  • Real Estate Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2008 · 31 posts · 2 votes
    16y

    New York City Tax Liens are sold as a bulk sale to one buyer. You will not be able to buy NYC Tax Liens. The only way that any City/County in NY is allowed to sell Tax Liens is to sell the whole portfolio to one buyer. We have Syracuse & Schenectady Liens that we can sell. Contact me if your interested.

  • Commercial Real Estate Agent · White Plains, NY · Member since 2010 · 8 posts · 1 vote
    16y

    no you can not buy tax liens from NYC

    The city will take the property first if there is a default on taxes and sell it at auction

    But Neighboring Westchester County Does sell tax liens, considering the Municipality. I have done it for over 5 years now.

    If you're interested, let me know.

    NY tax lien rate is 12% bi-annually

  • Residential Real Estate Broker · Bronx, NY · Member since 2008 · 86 posts · 5 votes
    16y

    I am interesting on tax liens in New York! I read couple of books on tax liens and got couple of advice from my friend and told me not to mess with them. The 12 percent a year is not a bad deal.

  • Real Estate Investor · Yorktown Heights, NY · Member since 2009 · 21 posts · 1 vote
    16y

    Hi Denise is right they do in the Westchester area and i have a list of those properties before they foreclose on them so if your interested in them then PM

  • Residential Real Estate Broker · Bronx, NY · Member since 2008 · 86 posts · 5 votes
    16y
    Originally posted by Dennis Xenos:
    no you can not buy tax liens from NYC

    The city will take the property first if there is a default on taxes and sell it at auction

    But Neighboring Westchester County Does sell tax liens, considering the Municipality. I have done it for over 5 years now.

    If you're interested, let me know.

    NY tax lien rate is 12% bi-annually


    Where do you go to get more information on the Tax Liens in Westchester County?
  • Residential Real Estate Broker · Bronx, NY · Member since 2008 · 86 posts · 5 votes
    14y
    Originally posted by Dennis Xenos:
    no you can not buy tax liens from NYC

    The city will take the property first if there is a default on taxes and sell it at auction

    But Neighboring Westchester County Does sell tax liens, considering the Municipality. I have done it for over 5 years now.

    If you're interested, let me know.

    NY tax lien rate is 12% bi-annually

    How do I find the auctions dates for the tax liens?

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