NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-214.1.3 — Service of seal, secure and close order.

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What is NYC AC § 28-214.1.3?

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This section outlines the procedures for serving a seal, secure and close order on the record owner, mortgagee, and designated agent of a property. It mandates mailing the order and filing a copy with the county clerk, ensuring subsequent owners are notified. Applies to property owners receiving such orders.

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§ 28-214.1.3 Service of seal, secure and close order.

AC § 28-214.1.3

Such order issued pursuant to this article shall be served as follows: It shall be mailed to the record owner of such premises; any record mortgagee of such premises at the address for such person as set forth in the recorded instrument; and if reasonably ascertainable, the person designated as owner's agent of the building or designated to receive real property tax or water bills for the building at the address for such person contained in one of the files compiled by the department of finance for the purpose of the assessment or collection of real property taxes and water charges or in the file compiled by the department of finance from real property transfer forms filed with the city register upon the sale or transfer of real property. A copy shall also be filed with the county clerk of the county in which such premises is located. Such filing shall be notice of the order to any subsequent owner and such owner shall be subject to such order.

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