City Postpones Controversial Tax Lien Sale By 2 Weeks - City Limits

City Postpones Controversial Tax Lien Sale By 2 Weeks - City Limits

The city will now hold off on selling the debt of property owners—who make the list if they owe taxes or water, sewer and emergency repair charges—until June 3. The extension “gives New Yorkers more time to take action and get help,” Department of Finance Commissioner Preston Niblack said. Buildings in Brooklyn. (Photo by Adi Talwar) The city will delay the return of its controversial tax lien sale for two additional weeks—an effort to give home…

NYC Finance Department Extends Deadline for 2025 Tax Lien Sale to Help At-Risk Homeowners Avoid Sale

New York City Department of Finance (DOF) announced that the deadline for the 2025 tax lien sale has been extended by two weeks. Originally scheduled for May 20, the lien sale will now take place on June 3, giving property owners additional time to take the necessary steps to protect their properties. DOF officials said the extension applies to both delinquent property tax and water and sewer charges.