Code: ERP (HPD Tax Lien Status)
Description: Emergency Repair Program lien is a city tax lien on a building for the cost of emergency repairs made by HPD when the owner did not fix serious violations on time.
Practical Meaning: This means the city has added HPD emergency repair charges as a tax lien on your property, and you must pay them through your property tax bill to avoid extra interest and enforcement. If you do not pay, the lien can grow and may lead to lien sales or foreclosure actions against your building.
Where You May See It: HPD letter, Department Of Finance (DOF) property tax bill or Statement Of Account, HPD charges and fees records, HPD or DOF customer service responses.
Why It Matters: ERP charges add to your property tax debt, increase with interest, and can trigger aggressive collections, lien sales, or foreclosure if left unpaid. They also usually mean there were serious unresolved housing violations, which can block refinancing, sale, or other approvals until you resolve both the physical conditions and the charges.
Source: Emergency Repair Program lien