Best tools to find the owner behind an NYC LLC
The short answer
Most NYC buildings are held through LLCs, and the LLC's name tells you nothing about who controls it. Hercules Platinum shows the person behind the LLC on every NYC lot, with the evidence for each link. PropertyShark Platinum and Reonomy also show LLC owners, across more markets.
| Option | Good for | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Doing it by hand | No cost but your time | Hours per building; often stops at a lawyer or registered agent |
| Reonomy | Commercial owners and portfolios nationwide | Commercial property; self-serve monthly or annual plans |
| PropertyShark Platinum | LLC owners with phone numbers, and every property they own | $169.95 a month for Platinum, as listed on its NYC subscription page |
| Hercules Platinum | The person behind the LLC, with the evidence for each link, owner contacts and a CRM | $169.99/month |
Whichever you use, ask how each name was found. A direct link to the LLC is stronger than a shared mailing address.
Questions
- Why is it hard to find who owns an NYC LLC?
- The LLC's name and its address for service rarely lead to a person; the address is often a lawyer or a registered agent.
- How do I know the person shown is right?
- Hercules shows the evidence behind each link between an LLC and a person, so you can judge it before you call.
- Which Hercules plan shows LLC owners?
- Platinum, at $169.99 a month, shows the real owners behind LLCs and lets you search and export by owner name.