Closings glossary
BBL (Borough-Block-Lot)
The tax lot identifier for a parcel of New York City real property, written as borough, block and lot. Nearly every City record system keys on it rather than on an address.
What is a BBL in New York City?
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The full definition
The tax lot identifier for a parcel of New York City real property, written as borough, block and lot. Nearly every City record system keys on it rather than on an address.
Also called: Borough-Block-Lot, Block and lot.
Where does bbl (borough-block-lot) come up in a New York City closing?
A Bronx building sits on block 2853, lot 41, and a violation search run against that tax lot returns records the street address search had missed entirely.
What else should you read before closing?
In the glossary
- BIN (Building Identification Number)A seven-digit Department of Buildings number identifying one building. A single tax lot holding a main house and a rear structure carries a separat...
- ACRISNew York City's public index of recorded property documents. Deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, easements and many liens are recorded here, which mak...
- Municipal searchThe record search covering agency violations, municipal arrears and occupancy documents for a property. It runs alongside the land records search r...
- Tax searchThe search reporting property tax status, water and sewer balances and municipal charges. Its results drive the tax adjustments shown on the closin...
- Violation (cited against the premises)An agency record that a condition at a property does not comply with a code or rule. It attaches to the premises and follows the property through a...
- Zoning lot certificateA recorded declaration combining tax lots into one zoning lot for development purposes. Waivers and consents from affected owners and lienholders a...
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