About AcrisWatch

Why we built this

New York City's Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) is a public database. Anyone can look up property records. The problem is: most homeowners don't look. They go years — sometimes decades — without checking what's recorded against their property.

Fraudsters know this. Deed theft in NYC involves filing forged documents to transfer ownership of a home without the real owner's knowledge. It often targets elderly homeowners, vacant properties, and properties in neighborhoods with rapidly rising values. By the time a homeowner discovers the fraud, significant legal and financial damage has been done.

The irony is that deed theft almost always leaves a trace in ACRIS — because it requires recording a document. The information to catch it early is public. AcrisWatch simply puts it in front of you as fast as possible.

How we approach this work

We take a few principles seriously:

• Speed over perfection. An alert that arrives within hours beats a monthly report. We optimize for fast notification.
• Clarity over comprehensiveness. We tell you what was filed, why it might matter, and what to do next — without overwhelming you with data.
• Honest about what we are. AcrisWatch is a monitoring service, not a law firm. We're clear about that. We don't provide legal advice, and we don't pretend to.
• Privacy by design. Your property information is used only to monitor ACRIS on your behalf. We don't sell it, share it, or use it for advertising.

Who we are

AcrisWatch is built and operated by a small team focused on property protection for NYC homeowners. We're based in New York.

If you have questions, feedback, or want to report something about the service, contact us.