Tax lot A Tax lot is an individual parcel of land assigned a unique identifier within NYC property records used for taxation and ownership tracking.
In NYC, a tax lot identifies a single parcel within the municipal tax map and is used by agencies and title companies to link property records, tax bills, and permits; property owners use the tax lot when checking violations or filing maps because DOT, DOB, and DOF records reference it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tax lot
What is a tax lot?
An individual parcel of land with a unique identifier in NYC property records, used for taxation and ownership tracking.
Why does it matter for sidewalk work?
DOT, DOB and DOF records are keyed to the tax lot, so it is used when checking violations, filing permits and reviewing bills.
Where do I find my tax lot?
On property tax bills, deeds and City property records, expressed as part of the Borough-Block-Lot identifier.