City Council:
AN ORDINANCE CERTIFYING THE 2024
IN REM FORECLOSURE LISTING (COMP2026-3)
AND AUTHORIZING THE COMPTROLLER TO
PROCEED WITH IN REM FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS
Whereas, in correspondence dated March 4, 2026, the Comptroller formally requested authorization to proceed with the In Rem Foreclosure Process for the certified parcels upon expiration of the required statutory public notice period, in full compliance with Chapter 783 of the Laws of New York and all other applicable laws and regulations; and
Whereas, on January 8, 2025, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon adopted Resolution No. 13, entitled "Authorizing the Submission of the List of Delinquent Taxes and Approving Procedures for Tax Lien Sales and In Rem Foreclosure Proceedings" for the 2024 Tax Lien Listing; and
Whereas, said Resolution authorized the advancement of both the tax lien sale process and, where applicable, the In Rem Foreclosure Process for properties remaining in delinquent tax lien status; and
Whereas, the Office of the Comptroller has completed the 2024 Tax Lien Sale and has compiled the final list of parcels that remain delinquent and were not redeemed; and
Whereas, the next statutory step is to proceed with the In Rem Foreclosure Process for those properties that remain in delinquent tax lien status; and
Whereas, pursuant to Chapter 783 of the Laws of New York, which governs in rem foreclosure proceedings in the City of Mount Vernon, the certified notice and listing of delinquent parcels must be published in two local newspapers and made available for public inspection in the Office of the Comptroller; and
Whereas, in addition to statutory publication requirements, the City will publish the listing on its official website and distribute notice through City email communications to ensure broad public awareness and transparency; and
Whereas, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon t...
Click here for full text