Local law · Int 0689-2026
Notice of intent to sell tax liens
New York City Council
Sponsor: Chris Banks (Council Member, District 42, Democratic)
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to notice of intent to sell tax liens
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Summary
This bill would require the Commissioner of Finance to provide notice of intent to sell tax liens by certified mail, return receipt requested, as well as by email, phone or in person. The Commissioner would be required to document all attempts to provide notice and to retain any receipts of notice for no less than 5 years. In the event that a receipt of notice is not received, the Department of Finance would be required to notify the relevant Council Member by email prior to the date of sale.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Finance
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Cosponsors
11
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic9
- Republican2
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Full history
- Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 24, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Finance
NYC Council
Read the record
- Official record (opens in a new tab) The authoritative record on the NYC Council's Legistar.
- Readable version (intro.nyc) (opens in a new tab) An independent, easier-to-read copy of the same bill. Not an official source.