The Office of the City Register records and maintains New York City real property and certain personal property transfer records, such as mortgage documents. You can search for, get copies of, or update property ownership records, such as deeds and mortgages.A deed is often referred to as a title. NOTICE: UCC documents filed with the Department of State are public records that are subject to disclosure under the Uniform Commercial Code. Yes. No Was the property advertised for sale? (i.e., media, sign, newspaper, realtor). Everyone involved in the property deed transfer must sign the document. Read and fill out the attached "Petition Form" for the information necessary to put in the. The Property Release Unit can be reached for any assistance at 718-286-6826. Until further notice no walk-ins will be permitted into the courthouse.