How long does a Brooklyn foreclosure take?

New York judicial foreclosures take 12-24+ months in Kings County. After service, you have 20-30 days to file an Answer at Kings County Supreme Court (360 Adams St). CPLR 3408 mandates a settlement conference within 60 days — use this for favorable loan modifications.

What is the CPLR 3408 settlement conference in Brooklyn?

Under NY CPLR 3408, all residential foreclosure cases in Kings County must go through a mandatory settlement conference. Both parties negotiate in good faith before a court referee at 360 Adams St. This creates powerful negotiation leverage — the lender must bring a representative with authority to settle.

Which court handles Brooklyn foreclosure cases?

Kings County Supreme Court handles judicial foreclosures in Brooklyn. The main courthouse is at 360 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201. All filings, settlement conferences, and foreclosure motions are handled at this courthouse.

What are the best defenses for Brooklyn foreclosures?

Key defenses in Kings County include: standing (does the plaintiff actually own the note?), failure to comply with RPAPL 1304 notice requirements, lack of personal jurisdiction, statute of limitations (6 years from acceleration), and CPLR 3408 conference violations.

What does Brooklyn foreclosure defense cost?

Our document preparation costs a fraction of attorney fees — NY attorneys charge $400-$700/hour. You represent yourself pro se in Kings County Supreme Court. Every case starts with a free consultation. Call 323-813-4113.

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Facing foreclosure in Brooklyn? NY is judicial with mandatory CPLR 3408 settlement conferences. Kings County Supreme Court at 360 Adams Street handles Brooklyn foreclosures. 20-30 days to answer. We prepare Answers, Motions, and all court-ready documents for Brooklyn homeowners.

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360 Adams St, Brooklyn

20-30 Day Answer

CPLR § 320(a)

Mandatory Settlement Conf.

CPLR 3408 — owner-occupied

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Brooklyn Foreclosure Process

How Foreclosure Works in Brooklyn / Kings County

NY is exclusively judicial. Lender files in Kings County Supreme Court at 360 Adams St. RPAPL § 1304 requires 90-day pre-foreclosure notice — strict compliance. CPLR 3408 mandates settlement conferences for owner-occupied homes. NY's process is 1-3 years, among the longest in the US. 6-year SOL under CPLR 213.

NY Judicial Foreclosure Timeline

1

RPAPL § 1304 — 90-Day Notice

Strict pre-foreclosure notice. Defects = dismissal. Powerful defense.

2

Summons & Complaint — Kings County

Filed at 360 Adams St. 20-30 days to answer.

3

CPLR 3408 Settlement Conference

Mandatory court-supervised negotiation. Powerful tool.

20-30 days. File Answer at Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

NY Homeowner Protections

RPAPL § 1304: 90-day pre-foreclosure notice. Strict compliance required.
CPLR 3408: Mandatory settlement conference for owner-occupied.
6-Year SOL: CPLR 213. Stale foreclosures time-barred.
Standing: NY courts scrutinize foreclosing parties strictly.

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