If you are buying property in New York City it is important to request a
Property Transfer Meter Reading (or title reading) prior to the closing. To
protect yourself from charges incurred by the seller you must obtain the
reading thirty (30) days prior to the closing. Buyers should have their legal
representative request that the seller obtain this title reading thirty days
prior to the closing.
Here are six important things to keep in mind:
q Request a title water meter reading from DEP prior to closing.
You must request a title meter reading at least a month in advance of
the closing. Don’t become responsible for services you didn’t use.
Call DEP at (718) 595-7000 to schedule a title reading.
r Sellers need to stop automated bill payments before the sale is
nal. Visit nyc.gov/dep or email us at customerser[email protected]yc.gov
for more information.
s Sellers who have opted to participate in the Service Line Protection
Program should visit nyc.gov/dep or call (888) 300-3570 to cancel
their service line protection coverage.
t Sellers must unenroll from My DEP Account before the sale is nal.
Unenroll to stop receiving leak notications and paperless bills. Visit
nyc.gov/dep or email us at customerservice@dep.nyc.gov for more
information.
Important Information about Buying
and Selling Property in NYC
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u Take advantage of Automated Meter Reading (AMR) Technology.
Buyers can visit nyc.gov/dep and sign up
for My DEP Account. My DEP Account
allows you to view your water consumption,
detect costly leaks and pay your bills online.
Email us at customerser[email protected]yc.gov
for more information.
v Buyers—don’t forget to le a Customer
Registration Form. This form provides DEP
with the appropriate mailing information for
water and sewer bills. Visit nyc.gov/dep or
email us at customerservice@dep.nyc.gov
for more information.
New York City
Department of Environmental Protection
Bill de Blasio, Mayor
Emily Lloyd, Commissioner
DEP Ofces and Contact Information
Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm
Bronx – 1932 Arthur Avenue – 6th Floor
(718) 466-8445
Brooklyn – 250 Livingston Street – 8th Floor
(718) 923-2652
Manhattan – 1250 Broadway – 8th Floor
(212) 643-2769
Queens – 96-05 Horace Harding Exp. 1st Floor
(718) 595-4818
Staten Island - 60 Bay Street – 6th Floor
(718) 876-6836
