Richmond County, NY Property Records
Property records in Richmond, New York provide key information about real estate in Richmond County, which is coextensive with Staten Island. These records may include deeds, mortgages, liens, property transfers, tax assessments, parcel details, ownership history, and legal descriptions. They are useful for verifying ownership, researching property values, reviewing transaction history, checking encumbrances, and supporting real estate, legal, or financial due diligence.
Official Richmond property records are maintained through New York City government systems, including the Department of Finance’s online land records database. Users can search recorded documents for Richmond County through the city’s official property records portal, where they can access many deeds, mortgages, and related filings. For the most accurate and current information, users should rely on official New York City records or contact the appropriate city office directly.
Richmond County, NY Property Records & Statistics
Richmond County, which covers Staten Island, has a median rent of $1,637, well above New York's $928.25 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 30.9% of occupied homes, compared with 20.16% in the state and 21.81% nationally, so renting is more common here than in most places, though homeownership still accounts for most households.
The median home value is $645,750, several times the state median of $169,000 and the national median of $173,750. The county's median property tax rate of 0.91% is far below the state rate of 2.11% but a little above the national rate of 0.74%. High values combined with a moderate rate mean that buyers pay a lot for the home itself while the rate applied to it is comparatively light for New York.
The median household income of $99,097 is higher than both the state's $70,656.50 and the national $65,108. That income level helps explain how the county supports its high rents and home prices. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, above the state rate of 2.91% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, the figures show a high-cost housing market with strong incomes, low property tax rates relative to the state, and unemployment slightly higher than the broader averages.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Richmond
Richmond County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 138,586 total parcels, including 127,845 residential and 7,999 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 93.98% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 265,507 deeds and 352,066 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 118,597 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 138,586 |
| Residential Parcels | 127,845 |
| Commercial Parcels | 7,999 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.98% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 265,507 |
| Mortgage Records | 352,066 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 118,597 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 71,788 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage moved from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed.
Richmond County has 457,734 assignment and release records. They include 149,080 assignment documents recorded from November 19, 2004, through August 29, 2025, and 306,411 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 29, 2025, along with 2,243 other documents.
For property research, these records show who has held a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans were released. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to confirm that past mortgages were satisfied, trace a loan between lenders, and identify liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. Records can be searched through the Richmond County Clerk records search.
How to Search Richmond County, NY Property Records
Land records for Richmond County are held by the County Clerk at 130 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office can be reached at 718-675-7700. The county's data includes 138,586 parcels for the 2025 assessment year, plus deeds, mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings.
The main tool is the Richmond County Clerk records search, which lets you look up recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages. The Richmond County Clerk website provides office information and services. For recording forms and electronic recording, the NYC Department of Finance forms page and the ACRIS information page explain the process.
To search, open the records search, choose how you want to look up documents, and enter the name, address, or other details you have. Review the results and open the entries that match the property. Deeds and mortgages in the data go back to January 2, 1997.
If you cannot find a document online, call the Clerk's office with the owner name and address.
Richmond Registrar of Deeds
The Richmond County Probate Office is located at 130 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, NY, 10301 and can be reached at 718-675-7700. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through richmondcountyclerk.com or the official website richmondcountyclerk.com.
Richmond County Clerk
Richmond County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Richmond County property records by address?
Use the Richmond County Clerk records search to look up recorded documents for a Staten Island property. Enter the details you have and review the results for deeds and mortgages. If nothing matches, call the County Clerk at 718-675-7700 for help.
How can I find property owners in Richmond County?
The owner of record appears on the most recent deed. Search the Richmond County Clerk records for deeds and check the latest recording date. The county holds 265,507 deed records, with deeds recorded from January 2, 1997, to August 25, 2025.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Richmond County?
Assessments for Staten Island are handled by the New York City Department of Finance. Its property information pages provide assessed values and tax details by address. The county's records reflect the 2025 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on June 23, 2025.
Where can I find Richmond County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills on Staten Island are issued by the NYC Department of Finance. Use its property tax pages to look up a bill by address and to see how to pay. Have the address or borough, block, and lot ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Richmond County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are available through the Richmond County Clerk records search. The Clerk's office is at 130 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 718-675-7700.
Where can I access Richmond County parcel maps and GIS information?
New York City's Department of City Planning offers ZoLa, the Zoning and Land Use map, which shows tax lots and boundaries for Staten Island addresses. Maps are for reference only and are not a legal survey, so check recorded deeds for exact boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Richmond County?
Building permits and violations for Staten Island properties are tracked by the NYC Department of Buildings, where you can search by address. For the zoning district and land use rules on a specific lot, use ZoLa.
How can I create a list of property owners in Richmond County?
The online tools are designed for one property or name at a time, so build a list by searching the Richmond County Clerk records address by address. For larger or bulk requests, call the County Clerk at 718-675-7700 to ask what is available.