New York City Auto Auction
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
NYC Sheriff/City Marshals vehicle auctions (seized/abandoned vehicles; in-person). Additionally, the NYPD runs separate online police auctions of seized/unclaimed property and some vehicles via third-party auctioneer PropertyRoom (online).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
NYC Department of Finance (NYC Sheriff/City Marshals) vehicle auctions are posted by date and borough under 'Upcoming Auction(s)'. Example: Brooklyn auctions listed on September 17, 19, 23, 26, and 29, 2025. Individual sale notices specify exact start time and location; for example, September 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Breen Bros Towing, 1908 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214.
Auction Delivery Available
No
Auction Delivery Details
No delivery service is offered; purchasers must remove vehicles from the yard where they are located.
Buyer Fee Details
Until 5:00 PM on the auction day; after that, $20/day storage applies.
Seller Fees
Not specified (public lien/judgment auctions conducted by NYC Sheriff/City Marshals; page lists owner expenses used to satisfy judgment but does not list seller fees).
Storage Holding Fees
After purchase, the vehicle must be removed from the tow yard by 5:00 PM on the auction day or a storage fee of $20 per day will be charged. If not removed within 96 hours of 5:00 PM on the auction date, it will be considered abandoned and removed.
Who can Register
Public auctions; bidders must be at least 18 years old. No dealer license requirement is stated. Registration/deposit process not specified; bidders must be prepared to pay in cash immediately upon winning.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Cash only for vehicle purchase at the auction; no credit cards, checks, or partial payments are accepted for the auction purchase price. Note: separate NYPD Auto Pound storage/rotation tow fee payments (when applicable) are by credit card only and no cash/checks, per NYPD Auto Pound policy.
Bidding Methods
In Person for NYC Sheriff/City Marshals vehicle auctions (no online bidding indicated). Separate NYPD Police Auctions are Online via PropertyRoom (outside auctioneer).
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
This 'New York City Auto Auction' refers to NYC Sheriff/City Marshals vehicle auctions administered by the NYC Department of Finance; it is not a private auction house. Individual Brooklyn auction notices provide exact location and time (e.g., September 17, 2025, 11:00 AM at Breen Bros Towing, 1908 Shore Parkway). Separately, the NYPD runs online Police Auctions via PropertyRoom for seized/unclaimed property, including some vehicles. Common private-marketplace features like buyer apps, digital gate passes, transporter authorization apps, virtual queues, and appointment scheduling are not described on the NYC auction pages and appear not to apply to these municipal auctions.
Pickup Rules
Purchaser must pick up the vehicle from the yard where it is located. Vehicle keys are not available in many cases; towing may be required. Vehicle must be removed by 5:00 PM on auction day or storage charges begin. Once removed, the vehicle cannot be driven or parked on the street unless properly registered and plated. Buyer must take the Certificate of Sale to DMV to obtain title; only one certificate issued per owner.
Policies
Bidders and purchasers must be at least 18 years old.; Purchasers are prohibited from buying back their own vehicles.; All vehicles are sold 'as is' with no warranties; vehicles may be considered salvage by DMV.; Vehicles may be sold subject to recorded liens; purchaser buys right, title, and interest subject to liens.; Purchasers are not responsible for outstanding parking tickets issued to the former owner.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Not specified (buyers commonly arrange tow/trucking; no special transporter registration, apps, or authorization workflow described).
Third Party Process
Not specified; buyer arranges tow-out from the yard. Tow yard may charge a towing fee.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Pay in cash immediately after winning; plan towing if needed; expect no keys; bring resale certificate if claiming sales tax exemption.
Self Pickup Process
Attend the auction in person, pay cash upon winning, then arrange to tow/remove the vehicle from the listed yard by 5:00 PM the same day to avoid storage fees.
This page was last updated on September 1, 2025 and some details may have changed. Reach out directly to the auction with any questions.
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