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Property records, before you buy

The Atlas gathers the city’s records on a property: recorded sales, building work, flood maps and landmarks nearby. Enter an address to see them.

What you’ll see

About the data

Recorded sales: Property sales within 820 ft (250 m) in 12 months, with the median price and the latest sale. For the lot itself, its own recorded sales in that time. Source: NYC Citywide Rolling Calendar Sales.
Construction: Building permits within 820 ft (250 m) in 12 months, and the nearest new building. Source: DOB permits and job filings.
Sidewalk sheds: Sheds within 820 ft (250 m), and the oldest one still up.
Flood record: Whether lots nearby sit in a FEMA flood zone, the nearest FloodNet street sensor and its recorded floods, and the sea level rise at which the spot falls below the high-tide line (NOAA).
Landmarks: Historic districts and designated landmarks near the lot. Source: Landmarks Preservation Commission.
The neighborhood: Public schools, the nearest subway stations and the air, as yearly averages from the NYC Community Air Survey.

Recorded sales are closed deals, not listings. A median price describes sales nearby, not what a home is worth.
A school dot is not your zoned school. Check zoning with the Department of Education.
The sea level layer is NOAA screening data: the reach of high tide on a higher sea, not storm surge.

Figures describe recorded activity, not a rating of the neighborhood. Dates and coverage differ by topic.