Mayor Mamdani Establishes NYC's First Office to Combat Deed Theft Amid Rising Fraud Cases
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced the creation of New York City's first Office of Deed Theft Prevention. This initiative aims to address the increasing issue of deed theft, where scammers fraudulently take ownership of homes, often targeting vulnerable groups such as seniors, immigrants, and people of color. The new office will work to prevent such fraud by expanding enforcement, flagging suspicious property filings, and conducting public education. This move follows a significant rise in deed theft complaints, which have increased by 240% from 2023 to 2025, with the highest occurrences in Central Brooklyn and Southeast Queens. The office will collaborate with various city departments and will be led by Peter White, an attorney experienced in protecting homeowners from foreclosure and deed theft. 
