What constitutes a valid NY property description in a deed?

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What constitutes a valid NY property description in a deed?

In a deed, the property description must clearly and uniquely identify the exact parcel being conveyed so the property can be located and distinguished from others. In New York this is provided by a legal description such as metes-and-bounds or a lot-and-block description from a recorded plat. These forms specify precise boundaries and the parcel’s location, giving the deed enforceability and a clear chain of title. A mailing address is only where the owner receives mail and can change. A generic street name or a neighborhood map is too broad and does not pin down a single parcel with certainty. Hence, the legal description that uniquely identifies the property is the valid approach.

In a deed, the property description must clearly and uniquely identify the exact parcel being conveyed so the property can be located and distinguished from others. In New York this is provided by a legal description such as metes-and-bounds or a lot-and-block description from a recorded plat. These forms specify precise boundaries and the parcel’s location, giving the deed enforceability and a clear chain of title. A mailing address is only where the owner receives mail and can change. A generic street name or a neighborhood map is too broad and does not pin down a single parcel with certainty. Hence, the legal description that uniquely identifies the property is the valid approach.

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