Kings County tax sales
Kings County runs the Brooklyn area's tax enforcement under New York rules: New York City sells tax liens; most upstate counties foreclose and auction deeds. Right now, 1,097 (estimated) properties around Brooklyn carry at least one motivation signal, and the tax-delinquent slice is where deadlines are hardest.
The official sale, and the list under it
The controlling schedule, parcel list, deposits and bidding rules for Kings County come from the county tax office, published before each sale alongside legal notices. That list is a snapshot: it shrinks daily as owners redeem, and it only exists in sale season.
The year-round version is the delinquency record itself. Owners appear there months before any auction, which is when a private sale can still solve their problem quietly. That is the list below, ranked by how much pressure each owner is under.
Current Brooklyn-area leads, ranked
Representative profiles from our ranking model for the Brooklyn area. The live list, with exact locations and owner details, is one free scan away.
| Rank | Why they would sell | Est. value | Start bid | Under market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Auction setVacant 22 mo80% equity | $610,000 | $262,000 | ~45% |
| #2 | Notice of defaultVacant 19 mo88% equity | $622,000 | $283,000 | ~43% |
| #3 | Notice of defaultTax delinquent 4 yr71% equity | $554,000 | $238,000 | ~45% |
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Kings County tax sale FAQ
When is the Kings County tax sale?
Kings County publishes its sale schedule and parcel list through the county tax office before each sale, and New York sales follow the state pattern: New York City sells tax liens; most upstate counties foreclose and auction deeds. The list shrinks daily as owners redeem, so check the official notice close to the date.
How do Kings County tax sales work?
New York is a mixed system where the format depends on the county. New York City sells tax liens; most upstate counties foreclose and auction deeds. The county's pre-sale notices control the exact rules, deposits and bidding format for Kings County.
How many tax-delinquent properties are in the Brooklyn area?
Around 1,097 properties near Brooklyn currently show at least one motivation signal in county records, and tax delinquency is one of the most common. The live list on this page updates daily as records change.
Can I buy Kings County tax-delinquent properties before the auction?
Yes, and it is usually the better trade: no bidding war, and the owner solves their tax deadline with a clean sale. LowBaller ranks every tax-delinquent property in the Brooklyn area by pressure and equity, with owner contact available to members.
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Informational summary, not legal or investment advice. The Kings County tax office's pre-sale notices control all schedules, formats and rules.