According to New York law, you can attach a judgment lien to your debtor's real estate, whether they own a freestanding house, a condo, or land. In New York, a lien of a Judgment on personal property generally requires a levy pursuant to a property execution.To attach the lien, the creditor files the judgment transcript with the county clerk in the New York county where the debtor's property is located. A judgment lien arises when a court rules you owe a debt, allowing the creditor to claim your nonexempt property until the debt is paid. Instead, a lien should be place against the property the distributee received from the estate. For the most up-to-date information on court operations, check the individual court's website. Bronx County Clerk Office.