Bronx Property Records

Bronx, New York, is one of the five boroughs constituting New York City and encompasses Bronx County. While Bronx County includes several neighborhoods and communities, it does not have independent cities.

Property records in Bronx County, NY, which provide official information on property transactions and characteristics, contain ownership, legal description, parcel ID, boundaries, sale price, mortgage amount, tax assessment, and lien details for real estate within the county's borders.

Analyzing Bronx County property records allows one to distinguish a median home value of $418,392 and a median rent cost of $1,317 each month. These numbers directly compare with the county's median household income of $50,831. The records also reveal that the county levies a median property tax of 1.09% of a property's assessed value.

In Bronx County, NY, property records like leases, deeds, mortgage documents, and real property transfers can be accessed through the Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) of the Office of the City Register. The ACRIS allows online search of property records by borough, block, lot number, or street address.

If a property record cannot be found in the ACRIS, the Bronx County Clerk's Office may have it available. Its records, like property liens, can be accessed online, by mail, or in person at the office's physical location.

At the Office of the City Register, the fees for property records typically range from $1 per page for uncertified copies up to $4 per page for certified copies. On the other hand, certified copies of documents from the Bronx County Clerk's Office range from $8 to $10.

To check zoning details in Bronx County, NY, visit the NYC Department of City Planning's website and use its Zoning and Land Use Application (ZoLa). ZoLa lets anyone find zoning and land use information by entering the property's address number, street name, and borough.