Live data — updated July 20, 2026
Queens County, NY Tax-Sale Lien Risk (2026): 11,110 Parcels Checked, 38.6% Flagged
Quick answer: DeedFlex has checked 11,110 Queens County, New York tax-sale parcels for hidden liens & hazards (735,966 checks in all). 38.6% were flagged for issues like active building-department violation — the kind of thing that survives a tax sale and lands on the buyer.
A tax deed can wipe out a mortgage — but some claims survive the sale and become the new owner's problem: IRS liens, municipal violations, environmental hazards, and more. DeedFlex checks every Queens County tax-sale parcel against public-record and government sources; this page summarizes what those checks found across the county.
Run a specific parcel free with the lien-check tool, see the county's tax-sale overview, and the live New York auction calendar.
Top risks flagged in Queens County
| Risk flagged | Properties flagged |
|---|---|
| Active building-department violation | 20,502 |
| Hazardous housing violation (Class B) | 18,794 |
| Recorded tax lien | 9,239 |
| Unpaid environmental-control fines | 8,889 |
| Immediately-hazardous violation (Class C) | 8,156 |
| FEMA flood zone (special hazard area) | 6,231 |
| Hpd class i information | 4,956 |
| EPA Superfund site nearby | 4,584 |
Counts update daily as new checks run.
Frequently asked questions
Do liens survive a tax sale in New York?
Some do. A tax deed can extinguish a mortgage, but IRS liens have a redemption right, and municipal/code-enforcement liens, HOA super-priority amounts, and some assessments can ride through to the buyer. Always verify each parcel with the county and a title search before bidding.
What does '38.6% flagged' mean for Queens County?
Of the 11,110 Queens County tax-sale parcels DeedFlex checked, 38.6% turned up at least one recorded issue or hazard across 735,966 total checks. It is a research signal, not a verdict — a flag means 'look closer,' and a clean result still needs your own title work.
How do I check one specific Queens County property?
Use the free DeedFlex lien-check tool — enter a parcel and it runs the same checks and shows what it finds. Members get the full scored Queens County list with every flag inline.