N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2109
Voluntary registration of mortgagees and lienors (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
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Any mortgagee or lienor may register with the department upon payment of an annual registration fee of twenty-five dollars and by filing a registration statement on forms to be prescribed by the department including the following information: a. The name and address of the mortgagee or lienor. b. An identification of the premises in such manner as required by the provisions of section 27-2098 of this article, or by the serial number, if any, assigned by the department pursuant to the provisions of section 27-2104 of this article. c. The name or title and the address of the person to whom and where notices or orders may be given or sent and persons who may be served, as provided in this code.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2109, any mortgagee or lienor holding an interest in a residential property in New York City has the option—but is not required—to register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development by paying a $25 annual fee and submitting a prescribed registration statement. The statement must identify the mortgagee or lienor by name and address, identify the subject premises, and designate a contact person authorized to receive official notices and orders. This voluntary registration creates a formal channel through which the city can deliver legally significant communications to the registrant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Mortgagees and lienors with interests in New York City residential properties covered by N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2109 commonly register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to ensure that any housing code notices or orders are directed to the correct party. Compliant registrants typically keep their contact designee information current so that official communications reach the appropriate person without delay. Operators who hold multiple liens or mortgages across different properties generally track each property's registration separately, using the department's prescribed forms and the applicable serial numbers referenced in the provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2109 establish a voluntary registry that allows mortgagees and lienors to formally designate where city housing notices and orders should be sent. As a tenant, understanding that such a registry exists can be relevant when housing code violations arise and questions emerge about which parties have been officially notified by the city. Tenants who believe housing conditions are connected to a lender's or lienor's actions may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how this registration system intersects with enforcement of housing standards.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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