Index to lands sales for unpaid quit rents (Sale of 1808)
Series Number
B0966
Summary
During the early nineteenth century, the Comptroller conducted several sales of land for unpaid quit rents. This series indexes lands sold for unpaid quick rents. Each entry gives lot number; owner's name, if known; acreage; amount of tax due; charges for interest, advertising, and sale; grand total due; name of purchaser; sale certificate number; portion of parcel purchased; name of person redeeming parcel from sale; and amount paid to redeem.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Commission on Acquisition of Land for Public Defense at Rockaway administrative files
Series Number
B0237
Summary
This series consists of documents relating to the acquisition of land deemed necessary by the federal government for establishment of defensive works at Rockaway Beach, Queens County, New York during World War I. Included are correspondence, minutes of meetings, exhibit materials, a few photographs, and copies of maps, plans, and legislation documenting work of the commission in acquiring and making improvements to the land for purposes of public defense.
Creator
New York (State). Commission on Acquisition of Land for Public Defense at Rockaway
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series consists of register lists of lands acquired by mortgage foreclosure, escheat, and conveyances and sold by the Surveyor General. Each entry gives sale date; name of obligor of mortgage bond; location of lands sold; acreage; payment date; amount paid; amount of bond to state; date of delivery of deed; name of previous obligor of reverted lands; date of reversion; and amount of mortgage principal due at time of reversion.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reports of sales of state lands
Series Number
B0969
Summary
This series consists of summary reports of sales of state lands by the State Engineer and Surveyor and its successors, including the Department of Public Works and the Division of the Land Office, as well as a few by the Conservation Department. Reports from state agencies making land sales were useful in assessing taxes on new property owners. Each report includes the name of purchaser, address, a detailed description of the property, and price paid.
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
The volume contains approximately 60 documents mostly related to deeds ceding land and/or jurisdiction of property to New York State or the federal government, largely for military and protective purposes.
Creator
New York (State). Board of Appraisers
Access Restrictions
Restricted due to fragile condition. Use under supervision of an archivist.