New York’s Lien Guide

In New York, liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a New York mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. When a New York mechanics lien […]

New York Lien Requirements

In New York, liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a New York mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. When a New York mechanics lien […]

New York’s Mechanic Lien Requirements

In New York, liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a New York mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. When a New York mechanics lien […]

Filing Your New York Lien

Lien Filing in the Empire State Who can file: As is the case in most states, contractors, as well as subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and suppliers who have a contract with a general contractor or a subcontractor can file a New York mechanics lien.Prenotices: New York is one of the few states that does not require a preliminary […]

Empire State Building No Longer Tallest Building in NYC.

After 11 years of once again dominating the New York skyline, the Empire State building can no longer claim that it is the tallest building in NYC. One World Trade Center, being built at the site of the fallen twin towers, will eclipse the Empire State Building’s claim of being the tallest building in New York. […]