Where to get a list of NYC properties with a lis pendens filed
The short answer
A lis pendens, called a notice of pendency in New York, is filed when a lawsuit could affect title to a property. Most in New York City are foreclosures, but partition, contract and lien cases file them too. Hercules lists every New York City property with an open foreclosure case by borough, updated daily, and shows how far each case has gone, so you do not have to read raw filings one by one.
What a lis pendens tells you
| Fact | What it means |
|---|---|
| A notice of pendency was filed | A case that could affect title has started; it is not a judgment and not a sale |
| The case type is a mortgage foreclosure | A lender is foreclosing; this is the classic pre-foreclosure lead |
| The notice is several years old | The case may be settled, dismissed or stalled; check its current stage before you call |
| A newer notice on the same property | The case was refiled or a second lender is foreclosing |
Ways to build the list
- Search new notices of pendency at the county clerk's office for each borough, one filing at a time.
- Buy a national pre-foreclosure list, which flags a filing but rarely says whether the case is still open.
- Use the Hercules NYC pre-foreclosure list: every open case by borough and neighborhood, with its stage and a daily refresh.
A free account lists every open NYC case. Every paid plan adds the stage and the amount owed; Distress adds estimated equity and the documents behind each number.
This guide explains public records. It is not legal advice; confirm anything you rely on with the court, the agency or a lawyer.
Questions
- Is a lis pendens the same as a foreclosure?
- No. It is a notice that a case affecting title has started. Most in NYC are foreclosures, but the case can end in a payoff, a modification or a dismissal.
- How long does a lis pendens last in New York?
- A notice of pendency generally lasts three years and can be extended by the court. An old notice does not mean the case is still active.
- Can I filter the list by borough?
- Yes. Hercules lists open NYC cases for each borough and neighborhood, and you can save them to a list and work them in the CRM.