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New York
N.Y. Lien Law § 3 et seq.
No Notice Required
Notice Deadline
30 Days
Lien Filing Deadline
30 days (commercial), 4-8 months (residential)
Public Bond Threshold
$250,000 for state projects
Overview
New York does not require preliminary notice but has strict and varying deadlines depending on project type.
Who Must Send Notice
- N/A - No preliminary notice required
Who Receives Notice
- N/A
Key Requirements
- 1No preliminary notice required
- 230-day deadline for most commercial projects
- 34-8 months for certain residential projects
- 4Notice of lien filed with county clerk
Important Notice
New York's varying deadlines by project type require careful attention to the specific project.
Timeline Summary
1
First Furnishing
Day 0
2
Notice Deadline
Day 30
3
Lien Filing
30 days (commercial), 4-8 months (residential)
4
Enforcement
1 year from filing to foreclose