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New York

New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law § 1301. Judicial foreclosure state.

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Judicial Type

Judicial

Redemption

No statutory post-sale right of redemption. However, New Yor

Deficiency

Lender may pursue deficiency. Motion for deficiency judgment

Mediation

Mandatory foreclosure settlement conferences for owner-occup

Statute Citation

N.Y. RPAPL §§ 1301-1393

Redemption Period

No statutory post-sale right of redemption. However, New York's foreclosure process is the longest in the nation (averaging 3-4 years for contested cases), providing extensive pre-judgment time to cure or negotiate.

Deficiency Judgment Rule

Lender may pursue deficiency. Motion for deficiency judgment must be made within 90 days of the referee's delivery of the deed. Court determines fair market value.

Notice Requirements

New York has detailed procedural requirements: (1) RPAPL § 1304 notice: 90-day pre-foreclosure notice mailed to borrower, (2) RPAPL § 1303 notice: help-for-homeowners notice served with the summons and complaint, (3) mandatory settlement conference for owner-occupied properties.

Mediation Program

Mandatory foreclosure settlement conferences for owner-occupied residential properties (CPLR § 3408). The conference is automatic — no request needed. Both parties must negotiate in good faith.

Key Provisions

  • Longest foreclosure timeline in the US (3-4+ years contested)
  • 90-day pre-foreclosure notice (RPAPL § 1304)
  • Mandatory settlement conferences
  • Strict standing requirements
  • Separate deficiency action within 90 days of deed

Homeowner Protections

  • 90-day pre-suit notice (one of the longest in the nation)
  • Mandatory settlement conferences with court oversight
  • Strict RPAPL § 1304 compliance — failure is a complete defense
  • Help-for-homeowners notice with the complaint
  • Judicial process with extensive discovery rights
  • New York courts are borrower-friendly on standing issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a New York foreclosure take?+
New York has the longest average foreclosure timeline in the United States. Uncontested cases average 12-18 months. Contested cases average 3-4 years. Cases that go to trial can take 5+ years. The key stages: 90-day pre-suit notice → complaint and answer → settlement conferences (multiple, typically over 6-12 months) → discovery → summary judgment motion → referee's sale. This long timeline is a significant advantage for borrowers — the longer the case takes, the more time you have to save money, negotiate a modification, or assert legal defenses. Many lenders will eventually agree to a modification rather than wait years for a sale.
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