@adivunsolicited: Black New Yorkers were redlined out of buying homes, and those that were able to buy fought and kept properties for decades. Now they’re being scammed out of the ones they have. Deed theft complaints in NYC jumped 240% in just 2 years and Black neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens are ground zero. A grandmother in Bed-Stuy almost lost the brownstone her family lived in for decades. Her councilmember got arrested trying to stop it. Two days later, Mayor Mamdani created the city’s first-ever Office of Deed Theft Prevention.This is what it looks like when a city actually fights back. #deedtheft #nyc #zohranmamdani #BedStuy #queens

bajangal84 :

My mom recently paid off her home. It’s the only way we can afford to live here. Deed theft terrifies me. I’m glad he addressed this so quickly.

Goodie C. :

Broward County, FL implemented a notification system if someone attempts to make changes to the deed..

JV 🫒 :

It’s ironic what’s trending in the news now is mamdani vetoing buffer zones for protesters instead of this story that literally came out yesterday.

StacyFace :

I’m a first generation homeowner and this is unconscionable. So glad Mamdani is stepping in.

pheobebarry007 :

That was quick. This was the first I’ve heard of this and Mamdani is ALREADY fixing it! He is amazing.

Favoritecolorbluegreen :

We need Federal Anti deed theft laws pronto. People found to have committed deed theft should be severely punished, and be made to reimburse the victims court costs in full.

ghostc :

God bless our Mayor

notprivateaccount :

Thanks for covering this!

Sglove1962$ :

THIS MY MAYOR BUT IM NOT FROM NY. I’m from Chicago bwo St Louis! Way to go (PRES) MAMDANI!!

#Party Decor #AiArt #Diy :

Thank goodness 🙏🏿 Mamdani is stepping up ⬆️because the amount of people who have been affected by this is heartbreaking 🥺💔

Star.Dust :

What if I put my home in a TRUST

All Access Jas :

I love him!

nahimmastayhome :

I’m so thankful how quick our mayor acts💙💙

Marí🇵🇷TheChronicallyIllest🔥 :

I want to work in that office! It’s seriously heartbreaking to hear the stories of the vulnerable 💔

Mahina 🇸🇽🇩🇲 :

Love Mamdani ❤️

👑RED🐲 :

Purple Unicorn :

It’s crazy to me that this can happen. How is it even possible to begin with??

KweenJoker :

We need more Mamdanis in power

ifeyehadatiktok :

The fact that he put this together this quickly just goes to show that if a politician CAN they WOULD

The Finance Slayer💗💚 :

I'm glad he's addressing this issue. We had similar issues in Philly.

bluebonnettex :

This mayor is getting work done and appears to be for the people.

Dr. Idris Ahmed :

The is a significant story of immense importance to Black people in NY. Well done for a meaningful investigative journalism. Keep up the good work and stay blessed 💪

0_Tank_0 :

I was told by someone who’s in a better position than I am If you have a business, put everything in your business name to prevent anyone from doing stuff like this. I don’t know if it’s true or not, but it works for them.

conscious_eloquence :

So many cities across the country need this department.