"Mamdani created the Office of Deed Theft Prevention via executive order, which will be housed within the Department of Finance and led by Peter White, a longtime homeowner assistance attorney at Access Justice Brooklyn."
"More than 3,500 deed theft complaints were filed in New York City between 2013 and 2023, primarily in Brooklyn and Queens, with a significant increase in complaints registered in 2025."
"The office will focus on three main areas: deed fraud identification, prevention, and correction and remediation, particularly assisting vulnerable seniors in Brooklyn and Queens."
The city announced the creation of the Office of Deed Theft Prevention, led by Peter White, to combat rising deed theft complaints, particularly affecting seniors. The office will coordinate with various agencies to identify and prevent deed fraud, and assist homeowners with legal help. A six-month pause on lien sales for outstanding debts was also announced. The initiative is part of a broader response to a crisis affecting Black New Yorkers, with over 3,500 complaints filed from 2013 to 2023, and a significant increase in 2025.
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