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. Filing requirements for Notices of Lending can be found in section 73 of the New York State Lien law.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. A judgment lien attaches to the debtor's afteracquired property provided the judgment is docketed in the same county as the real property. In New York, judgment liens can be attached to debtor's real estate. This type of real property includes real estate such as houses, condos and land.