Notice of intent to sell tax liens.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Feb 24, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to notice of intent to sell tax liens” Read the full text
Finance
What it does
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.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Feb 24, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 24, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Finance committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Linda Lee · chairAlexa AvilésChristopher MarteCrystal HudsonDarlene MealyFrank MoranoJames F. GennaroJustin E. SanchezLincoln RestlerMercedes NarcisseNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizPhil WongSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShaun AbreuShirley AldebolVirginia Maloney
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 689
officialInt. No. 689
officialMemorandum in Support
officialFebruary 24, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-24-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
9
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Chris BanksAlthea V. StevensSelvena N. Brooks-PowersPhil WongFarah N. LouisYusef SalaamLynn C. SchulmanHarvey D. EpsteinShanel Thomas-Henry
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Feb 24, 2026).