The single-source solution: Barretta Realty Skyline offers the most comprehensive and precise collection of real estate information in the New York market.

Quite simply, there isn't a municipal, tax and title question about a property we can't answer - or a New York county we don't serve.

Departmentals   Assessor's Card We obtain and provide a copy of the assessor's card from the Assessor's Office. The information on the card should include the date of construction, assessed valuation, owner of record, and/ or other pertinent information. Air Resources Information Search NYC only: A search to determine if violations exist with the Department of Air Resources. The report includes the current status of fuel burning and compacting equipment. Building History Report NYC only: We search for and document Building Department records to determine the exact timeline of alterations and improvements for a given building. Certificate of Occupancy Search We create and provide an abstract of building department records reporting all Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Compliance/Completion, and all open building permits. We include copies of all certificates found. If no Certificate of Occupancy is on file, the abstract will include information from other municipal agencies and the Assessor's Office regarding the structure(s), the use and the approximate year the structure was erected. In NYC, we provide a copy of the last CO of record, plus any subsequent plans filed that either change or propose to change the legal use. Copy/Review of Plans We obtain a copy of the building plans as maintained by the Building Department and, if requested, provide a review to identify any specific structures. Division of Housing and Renewal Search AKA Rent Roll. NYC only: We search for and document if units in a building are subject to rent control and/or rent stabilization. All reports are certified by the New York State - Division of Housing Community Renewal. (A copy of deed and a letter of authorization must be supplied by the owner.) Emergency Repairs Violation Search We search for and document any repairs or services provided to said property of an emergency nature where property owner was negligent in responding shown in the municipal records of the appropriate municipality. Fire Violations Search We search for and report on any violations of record with the Fire Department's local and/or central files. Locate Survey We obtain and provide a copy of the latest available guaranteed and/or certified survey from the Building Department. If no guaranteed or certified survey is on file, we provide the most recent survey available instead. Flood Zone Search We provide you with a Flood Zone Report or a Flood Zone Hazard Certification, using the Federal Flood Insurance Rate Maps to determine the classification of the particular site in question. Gas and Electric Violation Search NYC only: We search for and document any recorded violations regarding wiring, gas leakage, etc. Housing and Building Violation Search AKA Building Violation Search. We search for and document all pending violations of the local building code and in NYC, the New York State  Multiple Dwelling Law, found at the Housing Department and Building Department. Health Department Violation Search We search for and report on all violations found at the Health Department. Sidewalk Violation Search We search for and document any outstanding sidewalk violations. (Please note that this does not provide street maintenance information.) Landmark Search We provide a report showing if the property is a designated landmark or within a historic district. In New York City, this will include any violation information found. Tax Lien Satisfaction Letter We obtain and provide a letter indicating that a specified tax lien has been satisfied. Multiple Dwelling Registration Card NYC only: We provide a report indicating the legality of the property. Miscellaneous Departmental Request If no other available search seems to include for the departmental information you are looking for, please use this to request what you need. Oil Burner Permit Search AKA Fuel Oil Permit Search. NYC only: A search of Fire Department records for any existing Fuel Oil Permit, including the permit number, capacity of the current oil tank and current status of the annual fee. Pest Control Violation Search NYC only: We search for and document violations regarding pest control recorded with the NYC Health Department. Photo Property Inspection We conduct an exterior walkaround, take photos of pertinent features, and provide copies of those photos. Tax Lien Payoff We obtain and provide a report which indicates the amount due to satisfy a tax lien. Patriot Search A search to determine if an individual or business are included on the Specially Designated Nationals & Block Persons" list issued by President Bush under Executive Order 13224. (There is a fee per name.) Survey Inspection with Photos We conduct an on-site inspection to determine any apparent physical changes to the existing structure(s), possible encroachments and the addition of new structure(s) as compared to the survey supplied. We also conduct an exterior walkaround, take photos of pertinent features, and provide copies of those photos. Quick Tax Search A handwritten/printout report indicating current tax information without water charges.The amounts due, including arrears is provided. Sanborn Map NYC only: We obtain and provide a copy of the requested Sanborn or Belcher Hyde Map. Street Report NYC only: We search for and document the current street width, and report on any applications for street widening on file at the Highway Department. Street Maintenance Report We search for and document the party responsible for street maintenance. Survey Inspection We conduct an on-site inspection to determine any apparent physical changes to the existing structure(s), possible encroachments and the addition of new structure(s) as compared to the survey supplied. Sewer Report Nassau County: A search to determine if a property conforms to the Department of Public Works Ordinance #266 of the Public Health Ordinance of Nassau County, which mandates all properties within the Nassau County Sewer District be connected to said sewer within one year of official notice. Suffolk County: This search indicates whether or not the property is located within a Municipal Sewer District. If the property does in fact lie within the district, the search will indicate the amount due. Tax Assessor's Letter We obtain a letter based provided by the Assessor's Office which may include the date of construction, assessed valuation, record owner and/or other pertinent information. Tax Bill We obtain and provide a copy of the current tax bill. Tax Search Continuation We provide a continuation of an already completed Tax Search. Tax Figure Report We provide a report indicating the most current tax figures for a specific tax year for a parcel. Tax History Report NYC only: We provide a NYC Department of Finance printout with current information by tax borough block and lot. The tax history contains such information as real estate tax, frontage meter charges and other tax assessments. It will further indicate whether assessments are open or paid. If paid, payment information including pay date is provided. It will also show (if applicable) over-payments, credits, cancellation of assessments, abatement info, lien info, etc. Miscellaneous Tax Search If no other available tax search seems to include for the tax information you are looking for, please use this to request what you need. Tax Payment NYC only: Barretta Realty Skyline can make payments of current and past due taxes (including S.C.R.I.E. taxes, restored taxes, etc.) Tax lien sale payments are also available. Tax Search We search for and report on county and local tax records to ascertain the existence of arrears, tax liens and to determine the current status of payments. Underground Storage Permit Search NYC only: We search for and document any underground fuel storage containment on the property. Normally this is associated with commercial property such as a gas station. Vault Tax Search NYC only: A report indicating the taxes on the vault of a property. A vault is considered any underground storage which physically goes underneath a street rather than under a building. (While this tax has been done away with as of 1997/1998, there may be older outstanding charges.) Water Tax Bill NYC only: We provide a copy of the current water tax bill. Water Payment NYC only: Barretta Realty Skyline can make payments in NYC to the Department of Environmental Protection for current or outstanding water charges. Zoning Report We provide a report showing zoning classifications of a tax lot and a brief description of said classification.

Abstract Reports   Abstract of Foreclosure Action We obtain and abstract the complete record of a specified foreclosure action. Air Rights Search We search for and report on the ownership of the air space over the lot(s). (There is a fee per lot.) Attorney's Search We search for and document the last owner and deed-chain covering 2 years or when they encounter the last good-deed of record, whichever comes first. We report on all open mortgages and liens against the property and against any name searched. We can provide copies upon request. Business Certificate Search AKA - DBA Certificate Search. We search for and document any business certificates on file with the County's Clerks Office. (This does not search state-level records for LLC's.) Building Loan Search We search for and document any open construction/building loans, noting names, amounts and dates. Recording Correction Request (Block & Lot) This is to request a re-recording of a document following an erroneous original recording. Copy of Certified Document Request We obtain and provide a certified copy of the requested document, certified by the issuing municipality. Civil Court Search We search for and report on any Civil Court violations. Copy of Document Request We obtain and provide a copy of the requested document, found in the identified book/reel/volume. Copy of Filing Request We obtain and provide a copy of the requested document, found in the identified book/reel/volume. CO-OP Title Search (Proprietary Leasehold) We search for and document the last owner and deed of record into the Cooperative. We report on all open mortgages and liens against the property and against any name searched. If the Cooperative includes for a leasehold, we will report the lease information. We also search for all county-level UCC violations, as well as any covenants & restrictions on the property from the time the cooperative was formed. We can provide copies of findings upon request. Co-Operative Search Follow-Up This is used to request additional information or services for an already completed search on a co-operative building or unit CO-OP Title Search (Regular) We search for and document the last owner and deed of record into the Cooperative. We report on all open mortgages and liens against the property and against any name searched. If the Cooperative includes for a leasehold, we will report the lease information. We also search for all county-level UCC violations. We provide copies of the last deed of record along with any UCC violations found. We can provide copies of other findings upon request. This search includes one free continuation if ordered within 6 months. CO-OP Title Search (Reissue) We search for and document the last owner and deed of record into the Cooperative on the identified closing title report we are reissuing from, or starting from a specified date. We report on all open mortgages and liens against the property and against any name searched. If the Cooperative includes for a leasehold, we will report the lease information. We also search for all county-level UCC violations. We provide copies of the last deed of record along with any UCC violations found. We can provide copies of other findings upon request. CO-OP Title Search (Limited Liability) We search for and document the last owner and deed of record into the Cooperative. We report on all open mortgages and liens against the property and all liens and bankruptcies against any name searched. If the Cooperative includes for a leasehold, we will report the lease information. The search includes a check for state- and county-level UCC violations. We also search for and report on county and local tax records to ascertain the existence of arrears, tax liens and to determine the current status of payments. We provide copies of the last deed of record along with any UCC violations found along with the typed report. We can provide copies of other findings upon request. Covenants and Restrictions Search We search for and document any property covenants/restrictions on file. Title Search Continuation (Not our search) We provide a continuation of a title search where the original search was not done by BARRETTA REALTY SKYLINE. Deed and Lease Chain Report We search for and document the history of recorded deed instruments for the specified property. This search covers the last 40 years or until a deed showing good consideration is found, whichever goes farther back in time. Document Retrieval Request We obtain, and provide a copy of the requested document. Environmental Lien Search (from 1982) We search for and document the history of recorded deed instruments for the specified property back to the year 1982 and provide it along with a copy of the last deed of record. We also document whether and where any Environmental Covenants and Restrictions are discovered during the search. Environmental Lien Search (from 1940) We search for and document the history of recorded deed instruments for the specified property back to the year 1940 and provide it along with a copy of the last deed of record. We also document whether and where any Environmental Covenants and Restrictions are discovered during the search. Federal Court Search We search for and document any violations on file within the Federal Courts system. Foreclosure Search We search for and document the last owner and deed-chain starting with the deed into the item being foreclosed. We report on all open mortgages and liens against the property and against any name searched. We provide a full copy of all open mortgages. Full Title Reading We examine the results of a title search covering 40 or more years, and provide a report detailing all potential exceptions for title insurance, covering but not limited to: open mortgages, liens vs. the premises, judgments and/or liens vs. the current owners and purchasers, returns against prior owners within the last 10 years, covenants and restrictions vs. the property, and any other clearance issues. The report includes information about the last title insurer if available. Full Title Examination We search for and document the last owner and deed-chain covering the last 40 years. We report on all open mortgag