What was recorded in New York City, May 2026

In May 2026, New York City recorded 4,036 deeds, the fewest in the last twelve months (down 15% from May 2025; down 11% from April 2026). 3,338 mortgages (down 6% from May 2025; down 13% from April 2026). 2,830 satisfactions of mortgage (down 10% from May 2025; down 12% from April 2026).

May 2026 in numbers

• 4,036 deeds, the fewest in the last twelve months (down 15% from May 2025; down 11% from April 2026).
• 3,338 mortgages (down 6% from May 2025; down 13% from April 2026).
• 2,830 satisfactions of mortgage (down 10% from May 2025; down 12% from April 2026).
• 1,940 assignments of mortgage (unchanged from May 2025; down 10% from April 2026).
• 46 transfer on death deeds, the fewest in the last twelve months (up 28% from May 2025; down 27% from April 2026).
• 127 life estate deeds (down 7% from May 2025; unchanged from April 2026).
• More loans were taken out than paid off: 2,830 satisfactions against 3,338 new mortgages.

Documents by recording date, from official New York City records. Calendar months before the current one. New York City figures are citywide.

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One property's record

These counts are the whole market. For one address, a title search lists the deeds, mortgages, satisfactions and liens recorded against it: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island.