You would have to record a new deed adding or removing the person(s) name. Because it is a legal document with legal consequences, we HIGHLY advise you work with an attorney to do so.
Property records are public. People may use these records for background information on purchases, mortgages, asset searches, and other legal and financial transactions.
To change a deed in New York City, you will need a deed signed and notarized by the grantor. The deed must also be filed and recorded with the Office of the City Register. Transfer documents identifying if any taxes are due must also be filed and recorded with the City Register.
RP-5217 NYS Real Property Transfer Report is required on all deeds dated November 1, 1980 and later. Must complete the fill-in PDF form online, must be printed on legal size paper (8 ½ x 14) and signed. If the form will not open, save the form to the computer by right clicking the form and save the file to desktop.
NYC's Department of Finance offers a user-friendly online tool, the Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS), which provides access to property documents such as deeds, mortgages, and other records related to property titles.
The statute of limitations for a foreclosure in the state of New York is six years. (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213 (2025).)
Section 1921(1) of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law requires any mortgagee, including a county department of social services, upon payment of a mortgage and upon the request of the mortgagor or any other person interested in the real property, to execute a satisfaction piece certifying that the mortgage ...
Mortgages should be recorded in the Office of the County Clerk of the county in which the real property being mortgaged is located. When recording a mortgage, it is your lender's responsibility to take the proper steps to ensure that the document meets all of the legal requirements for recording.
If you wish to obtain a Payoff Letter that outlines your financial obligation to satisfy your HPD mortgage or are seeking a Satisfaction of your HPD mortgage, please complete the Mortgage Payoff / Satisfaction / Release Request Form and submit your request via email to mtgsatisfact@hpd.nyc.
2% of your repayment. Let's say you're paying on a weekly or monthly basis. Let's say monthly basis you're paying roughly $2000. If you add extra 2% under $2000, that 2% extra can save you 14 to 15 years on interest.