A New York Mechanics Lien is a legal claim placed against a property by a contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, or laborer who has provided services or materials to the property owner or general contractor and has not been paid. The lien remains in effect until the debt is paid by the property owner or general contractor. There are two types of mechanics liens in New York, the direct lien and the indirect lien. A direct lien is placed against the property by someone who provided services or materials directly to the property owner. An indirect lien is placed against the property by someone who provided services or materials to a subcontractor, who then provided them to the property owner. Both types of liens are subject to various deadlines and requirements for filing and enforcement.