New York City, NY Code violations
Can I sell a house with code violations in New York City, NY?
The fines don't stop while you think about it. They pile up, they add new ones, and every month takes another bite out of what the property is worth to you. We can buy it quickly, violations and all, so you stop the bleeding and keep your equity.
Yes. A sale may be possible. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in New York City and in Bronx County (the Bronx), Kings County (Brooklyn), New York County (Manhattan), Queens County, and Richmond County (Staten Island). We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
One thing to know: notices, court orders, and local requirements can affect what needs to happen before closing. An as-is agreement does not by itself resolve an existing order or case.
Call USA Home Buyers at 888-274-5006 or use the form to tell us about the house and notice.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what the notice or court papers say. We can review the house as-is.
What we buy
We buy houses with code notices, court papers, and serious repair needs as-is. You do not have to repair, clean, or clear out the property to sell to us. Tell us what the house needs and what the notice says; you can ask about a sale before finishing the listed work.
We can talk through the property and the notice before you decide whether a written offer fits your situation.
What can affect closing in New York?
New York Executive Law § 382 lets a municipality order building-code violations repaired. A court can order a dangerous condition corrected or a building removed. An as-is agreement does not by itself resolve those orders. The notice, any court papers, local requirements, and deadlines can affect what needs to happen before closing. See New York Executive Law § 382.
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
That does not automatically resolve an existing order, court case, or seller obligation before closing. Keep the notice and court papers together so the buyer and closing professional can review the actual repairs and dates.
What happens next
- Tell us the property address, its condition, and what the notice or court papers say.
- We talk through the house and notice with you; you can share the papers and dates you have.
- We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
- You review the written offer and written terms before you commit. If you choose to sell, closing is through a title company.
Costs and questions
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New York State real estate transfer tax and any applicable local real estate transfer taxes.
This does not pay your mortgage, liens, back taxes, or your share of current property taxes. Use your own estimates to compare what you might keep from an as-is offer with a listing, including repairs and other sale costs.
Open the New York City home-sale net proceeds calculator →. Just an estimate — the actual number could be more or less depending on the home's condition.
Questions about selling a New York City house with code violations
Can I sell a New York City house with open code violations?
A sale may be possible. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in New York City and Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond Counties. The notice, court orders, and local requirements still matter; an as-is agreement does not by itself resolve them.
Do I have to make repairs before asking about a sale?
No. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job. An existing order, case, or obligation before closing is not automatically resolved.
Does selling automatically end a code order or court case?
No. An as-is agreement does not by itself resolve an existing order or court case, or remove a deadline. Share the complete notice, any court papers, and the dates listed so the buyer and closing professional can review what remains.
What should I share about a violation notice?
Tell us the property address and what the notice says. Include its attachments, any later notices, court papers, and deadlines so we can talk through the situation with you.
What happens after I contact USA Home Buyers?
We talk through the house and the notice. We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You receive written offer terms before you commit, and closing is through a title company.
What closing costs do you pay?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New York State real estate transfer tax and any applicable local real estate transfer taxes. This does not pay your mortgage, liens, back taxes, or your share of current property taxes.
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Talk through the notice and the house
Call USA Home Buyers at 888-274-5006 or send the property address through the form.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what the notice or court papers say. We can review the house as-is.