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Deed theft bills would warn owners, council members about potential scams in progress

… bill would require that the citys Department of Finance DOF notify the local city council member when someone files a … of propertyrelated documents since 1966 And property owners should receive annual city mailings such as a notice about … protections for New Yorkers … The bills expand on New Yorks existing protections against deed theftwhich became a crime …

By Celia Young |January 21, 2025 - 3:30PM

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A decade-long deed theft saga ends with victims regaining their Brooklyn properties

By Jennifer White Karp |November 18, 2024 - 9:30AM

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9 signs that a short-term rental listing is a scam

… properties at manhattansuitesnyc Horigan says they have seen a significant uptick in scams over the recent past … warning signs Specifically many apartments in NYC are in coop buildings which very rarely permit shortterm leases … reputable shortterm rental agency or listing site such as Apt212 and Leasebreak Prior to listing the properties the …