How to Look Up Eviction Records in New York 2026

Where to Search New York Eviction Records

New York eviction proceedings vary: NYC (5 boroughs) uses the NYC Civil Court, Housing Part, which has its own online search at iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/FCASMain. Upstate: most eviction cases are filed in the local Town, Village, or City Court, which have limited or no online access. NYS eCourts (iapps.courts.state.ny.us) covers Supreme Court and County Court cases. NYC Housing Court has extensive public records at nyc.gov/site/hra/partners/housing-court.page. Source: RPAPL § 711 et seq.; NY Courts.

Step-by-Step: How to Search New York Eviction Records

1. Go to NY eCourts. Open https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/HomePage in your browser.
2. Search by party name. Enter the prospective tenant's full legal name (last name, first name) as a defendant/respondent. Try name variations including maiden names.
3. Filter by case type. Select eviction, forcible detainer, unlawful detainer, or summary possession as the case type depending on the court's terminology.
4. Review the disposition. Identify whether the case resulted in a judgment for the landlord (eviction), dismissal (tenant won or case settled), or is still pending. A filing alone does not mean the tenant was evicted.
5. Check the filing date. Consider how old the record is — most tenant-screening best practices recommend discounting records older than 5–7 years.
6. Request certified copies if needed. For a certified copy of the court record, contact the Housing Court (NYC) / Town, Village, or City Court (upstate) / County Court clerk's office directly. Fees are typically $0.65/page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up eviction records in New York?

New York eviction proceedings vary: NYC (5 boroughs) uses the NYC Civil Court, Housing Part, which has its own online search at iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/FCASMain. Upstate: most eviction cases are filed in the local Town, Village, or City Court, which have limited or no online access. NYS eCourts (iapps.courts.state.ny.us) covers Supreme Court and County Court cases. NYC Housing Court has extensive public records at nyc.gov/site/hra/partners/housing-court.page. Source: RPAPL § 711 et seq.; NY Courts.

Are eviction court records public in New York?

Yes — eviction court records in New York are presumptively public under New York's public records law. Eviction actions are civil court filings and are part of the court's public record, accessible by any member of the public.

Can a tenant get an eviction record removed or expunged in New York?

New York does not currently have a general statutory right to expunge or seal eviction court records. The record of an eviction filing remains in the court's public file unless the court orders it impounded in a specific case.

How much does it cost to get a certified copy of an eviction court record in New York?

In New York, certified copy fees for court records are typically $0.65/page. Fees are set by the Housing Court (NYC) / Town, Village, or City Court (upstate) / County Court and may vary by county or court location. Many courts also charge a flat certification fee on top of the per-page copy fee. Online access to basic case information (party names, filing date, disposition) is typically free through the court's public portal where available.

Related New York Landlord Guides

Court portal information sourced from the New York court administrative office official website. Expungement laws from published New York statutes (see citations above). Last updated April 30, 2026. For informational purposes only — not legal advice.