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Join a Discussion on Deed Theft at Brooklyn's Weeksville Heritage Center

Homeowners will get a chance to tell their stories on how they prevented deed theft on July 9. For those who are willing, staff at the center will record the oral histories.

Jul 2, 2026 9:55 AM Read more >

Army Of Volunteers to Patrol Brooklyn on Saturday To Prevent Deed Theft

The fight against predatory deed theft that robbed hundreds of Brooklynites of their homes soon will go door-to-door. Three elected officials — New York Attorney General Letitia James, state Assemblywoman Diana C.

Jan 10, 2020 9:14 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Man Evicted From Home of 40-Years Alleges Deed Theft

The alleged lender, Rosdev Capital Funding, is now listed under court documents as the new property owner.

Feb 7, 2025 2:16 AM Read more >

AG James, Electeds and Volunteers Kick off Bklyn Door-Knocking Campaign Around Deed Theft

As part of her "Protect Our Homes" campaign, James starts Law Enforcement Taskforce to respond to deed theft concerns

Jan 13, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

Disbarred Brooklyn Lawyer Gets Prison Time For Deed Theft

A former Midwood lawyer stole 11 properties in Bedford-Stuyvesant, East Flatbush, Canarsie, East New York and Ocean Hill, among other neighborhoods, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.

Nov 13, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

$800K Grant Aims to Prevent Deed Theft, Scams in Brooklyn and Other Vulnerable Areas

The grant will go to getting information to those most often targeted by deed theft, including communities of color in Brooklyn.

Feb 17, 2021 10:57 AM Read more >

New Legislation Aims to Prevent Deed Theft and Deliver Justice to Victims

New York lawmakers have unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at stopping deed theft, a widespread problem that has forced many families, especially in communities of color, out of their homes.

May 24, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Flatbush, Bed-Stuy Residents Targeted in Major Alleged Deed Theft Scheme: Report

Almost half of the reports of deed theft in NYC since 2014 were in Brooklyn. Despite this, deed theft can be hard to prove and prosecute, legal experts say.

Jul 28, 2022 2:02 PM Read more >

NY Senate Passes Law to Provide Greater Protections for Victims of Deed Theft

Senator Montgomery's Deed Theft Bill provides greater protections for homeowners whose properties are either in default or foreclosure

Apr 9, 2019 4:05 PM Read more >

Real Estate Scams And Deed Theft Don't Have to Leave Brooklyn Homeowners on Edge

Op-Ed: Individual caution is not enough to prevent deed theft. Our government must do more to protect homeowners before they are dragged into court fighting to keep what already belongs to them.

Jun 8, 2026 9:44 AM Read more >