Kings County, NY Property Records
Property records in Kings, New York document ownership and legal interests in real estate throughout Brooklyn. These records typically include deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, property transfers, lot and block information, and other recorded instruments that establish or affect title. They are useful for verifying ownership, researching sales history, reviewing encumbrances, preparing real estate transactions, and conducting due diligence for legal, financial, or personal purposes.
Official Kings County property records are maintained by the New York City Department of Finance through the Office of the City Register. Users can search recorded documents online using the city’s official property records system, commonly known as ACRIS, or obtain assistance through Department of Finance property records resources.
Kings County, NY Property Records & Statistics
Kings County has a median rent of $1,680, far above the New York median of $928.25 and the national figure of $840.25. Renting is the norm: 70.96% of occupied homes are renter-occupied, compared with 20.16% statewide and 21.81% nationally, which makes the rental market the core of the county's housing.
The median home value is $947,700, many times the state median of $169,000 and the national median of $173,750. Even so, the median property tax rate of 0.63% is well below the state rate of 2.11% and below the national rate of 0.74%. Property taxes take a smaller share of value here, although the high home values mean the dollar amounts can still be large.
The median household income is $75,947, above the state median of $70,656.50 and the national median of $65,108, but it does not rise as steeply as housing costs. The unemployment rate of 4.6% is higher than the 2.91% statewide and 2.87% nationally.
Taken together, the figures describe a high-cost, renter-heavy county where homes and rents far exceed state and national levels, property tax rates are low, and incomes are above average while unemployment runs higher.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Kings
Kings County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and judicial foreclosure filings. The county has 432,941 total parcels, including 353,814 residential and 67,779 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 78.3% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 707,707 deeds and 746,977 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 287,054 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 432,941 |
| Residential Parcels | 353,814 |
| Commercial Parcels | 67,779 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 78.3% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 707,707 |
| Mortgage Records | 746,977 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 287,054 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 218,970 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Kings County has 1,354,140 total assignment and release records. They include 585,538 assignment documents recorded from January 18, 1954 to September 3, 2025 and 768,602 release documents recorded from July 7, 1955 to September 4, 2025.
These records help buyers, owners and researchers see who holds a mortgage, confirm that earlier loans were paid off, and trace a loan through different lenders before a sale or refinance. In Brooklyn, recorded documents are searched through the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system, and the NYC Register for Kings County explains how the office works.
How to Search Kings County, NY Property Records
Property records for Kings County, which is the borough of Brooklyn, are kept by the New York City Register at 210 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The NYC Register for Kings County page describes the office, and you can call 212-639-9675 for help.
For recorded deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases, use the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. Search by address, borough, block and lot, or party name to find recorded documents, and the NYC Department of Finance property forms page lists the forms needed for recording. The county has 707,707 deed records, with deeds recorded from September 29, 1989 to September 3, 2025.
For assessment and tax information, the NYC Department of Finance property page is the starting point for values and bills on Brooklyn parcels. The county has 432,941 parcels, and its tax records reflect the 2025 assessment year.
Begin with the street address or the borough, block and lot number. Confirm the parcel and its assessed value, then find the deed and any mortgages in ACRIS and note the recording dates to follow the ownership history.
Kings Registrar of Deeds
The Kings County Probate Office is located at 210 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 and can be reached at 212-639-9675. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through nyc.gov or the official website portal.311.nyc.gov.
New York City Register (Kings County)
Kings County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Kings County property records by address?
Use the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system to search recorded documents by street address or by borough, block and lot. For tax and assessment details on a Brooklyn address, start with the NYC Department of Finance property page. Choosing Brooklyn as the borough narrows the search to Kings County.
How can I find property owners in Kings County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system by address or by party name to find the deed that transferred a property. The county has 707,707 deed records from September 29, 1989 to September 3, 2025, so most recent ownership changes are covered.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Kings County?
Assessment and valuation information for Brooklyn properties is available from the NYC Department of Finance property page. The county's tax records reflect the 2025 assessment year, and the latest assessor update was June 19, 2025. Look up the property by address or by borough, block and lot.
Where can I find Kings County property tax bills and payment records?
The NYC Department of Finance issues and collects property tax bills for Brooklyn. Use the NYC Department of Finance property page to look up a bill, review payment records or find out how to pay. Have the property address or borough, block and lot number ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Kings County?
Recorded deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases are searchable through the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. The Register's office is at 210 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, and can be reached at 212-639-9675. The county has 707,707 deeds and 746,977 mortgages on record.
Where can I access Kings County parcel maps and GIS information?
The NYC Department of City Planning's ZoLa zoning and land use map shows parcels, tax lots and zoning across Brooklyn. Kings County has 432,941 parcels, including 353,814 residential and 67,779 commercial. Maps help locate properties but are not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Kings County?
The NYC Department of Buildings handles building permits and inspections for Brooklyn, and the ZoLa map shows the zoning district for any lot. Search by address or by borough, block and lot to see permit history and zoning for a property.
How can I create a list of property owners in Kings County?
Official searches work one property at a time, so a list generally means looking up each parcel in the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. With 432,941 parcels in the county, bulk requests are large. Call the NYC Register at 212-639-9675 to ask what bulk options are offered.