# NYC Launches Land Bank to Save Homes | New York City News

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Podcast: [New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038)
Published: 2026-09-18T20:44:22+00:00
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New York City is ditching its decades-old tax lien sale system in favor of a new municipal land bank designed to help homeowners stay in their homes. The city council and mayor’s office are pushing this bold move, which aims to buy up tax and water liens, offer payment plans, and even take over neglected properties — all to prevent foreclosures and preserve affordable housing. This shift comes amid a lawsuit from homeowners who lost their homes under the old system, and it marks a major victory for advocates who’ve long demanded reform. With a state approval deadline looming and a powerful board of housing experts in place, the land bank could reshape how New York handles tax debt and property neglect — turning a broken system into a tool for equity and stability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-inches-closer-to-creating-land-bank-for-tax-debts-and-seized-properties More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b7b65d47b94f6901 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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