NYC Council Introduction 689

intro.nyc/0689-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Notice of intent to sell tax liens.
Status: Committee Committee on Finance
Sponsored by Chris Banks
Introduced: February 24, 2026

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.