September 8, 2019

Real Property Law § 291

A bona fide buyer - one who buys land in good faith and for  valuable consideration - takes the property free and clear of any prior conveyance, encumbrance, or servitude of which, at the time of purchase, the buyer did not have actual or constructive notice.

Akasa Holdings, LLC v. 214 Lafayette House, LLC, NY Slip Op 06447 (1st Dep't September 3, 2019)

Here is the decision.