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Local Facts for Albany Investors

Where things happen for a property in Albany. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the office or a local real estate attorney before you rely on it.

County
Albany County
Deeds and records
The Albany County Clerk records deeds and mortgages for the City of Albany. Its Online Records Search shows images of deeds and mortgages recorded from 1980 forward, along with liens, judgments and lis pendens.
Foreclosure sales
Foreclosure is judicial, and a court-appointed referee conducts the sale. Under the Third Judicial District auction plan, Albany County auctions are held in the main rotunda of the Albany County Courthouse, and the referee schedules the date and time through the Supreme Court clerk's office.
Property records
City of Albany Department of Assessment (assessment rolls)
Local rules for owners
  • Albany requires a Residential Occupancy Permit for rental units. Owners register each unit on the city's Rental Dwelling Registry, and the unit must pass a code inspection by the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance, which the city says recurs every 24 months. Owner or family occupied units can file an exemption affidavit.
  • Vacant buildings in Albany must be registered with the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance right away and re-registered every year until occupied, and registration includes scheduling an interior inspection.

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FAQ

Where are foreclosure sales held for Albany properties?

Foreclosure is judicial, and a court-appointed referee conducts the sale. Under the Third Judicial District auction plan, Albany County auctions are held in the main rotunda of the Albany County Courthouse, and the referee schedules the date and time through the Supreme Court clerk's office.

Where are deeds recorded for Albany properties?

The Albany County Clerk records deeds and mortgages for the City of Albany. Its Online Records Search shows images of deeds and mortgages recorded from 1980 forward, along with liens, judgments and lis pendens.

Does Albany have rules for rental property owners?

Albany requires a Residential Occupancy Permit for rental units. Owners register each unit on the city's Rental Dwelling Registry, and the unit must pass a code inspection by the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance, which the city says recurs every 24 months. Owner or family occupied units can file an exemption affidavit. Vacant buildings in Albany must be registered with the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance right away and re-registered every year until occupied, and registration includes scheduling an interior inspection.

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Closings, transfer tax, the foreclosure process and wholesaling rules are set at the state level.

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