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Deed Restrictions

If you own a property that was sold by the City with a deed restriction, and you wish to modify or remove the restriction, you can submit a request using the form linked below. Before submitting your request, be sure to carefully review the instructions and disclosure documents linked below.

Instructions

Deed Restriction Modification or Removal Requests Form (Required)

Disclosure Documents (Required)

Local Law 176 of 2016

Deed Restriction Database (Link to Open Data)

A searchable electronic database of all properties with a deed restriction imposed by DCAS (NYC Administrative Code § 3-119).

Properties with Active Deed Modification Requests (Link to Open Data)

A filtered view of the deed restriction database showing only the properties involved with active deed modification requests. Some requests involve more than one property.

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