Neighborhood MonitorKnow What's Happening on Your Block.
DeedShield monitors property transfers in your neighborhood, surfaces suspicious patterns, and empowers homeowners with the tools to protect their legacy. Stay informed. Stay protected.
Hundreds
of complaints filed with the NY Attorney General each year
3,500+
deed fraud cases reported to NYC agencies since 2014 (est.)
Felony
Deed theft is now a felony in NY under laws passed in 2024
How DeedShield Works
Four steps to protect your home, your family, and your community.
Watch Your Block
Monitor property transfers on your block. See ownership changes, LLC purchases, and suspicious patterns.
Learn More02Know the Signs
Understand how deed theft works, the warning signs, and what to watch for in your community.
Learn More03Protect Your Deed
Follow a step-by-step checklist to secure your home, your deed, and your family's legacy.
Learn More04Community Alerts
Share and view reports of suspicious activity happening in your neighborhood.
Learn MoreAlready a victim? Act now.
Do not leave your home. Call the HOPP hotline immediately for free legal help.
Ownership Deserves Oversight
Deed theft doesn't just steal a house. It steals decades of mortgage payments, renovation investments, family memories, and the financial foundation that gets passed to the next generation.
Black, Latino, and immigrant communities are disproportionately targeted because they are seen as vulnerable. We are here to change that.
Read our missionCommunity-Powered Alerts
Report suspicious activity in your neighborhood and help warn others. Together, we are the watchdogs of our communities.
Free Legal Resources
Connect with HOPP providers, legal aid organizations, and government agencies -- all organized by borough and available in your language.
Protection Toolkit
Step-by-step checklist to protect your deed -- from ACRIS alerts to securing your documents and completing probate.