New York § 6216 - 6216Levy upon real property
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 6216 — 6216Levy upon real property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6216. 6216Levy upon real property
§ 6216. Levy upon real property. The sheriff shall levy upon any interest of the defendant in real property by filing with the clerk of the county in which the property is located a notice of attachment indorsed with the name and address of the plaintiff's attorney and stating the names of the parties to the action, the amount specified in the order of attachment and a description of the property levied upon. The clerk shall record and index the notice in the same books, in the same manner and with the same effect, as a notice of the pendency of an action.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 6216
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 6216 cover?
Section 6216 ("6216Levy upon real property") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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