What are the rules for serving a 3-day notice in New York?

Under RPAPL 735, a predicate notice must be delivered to the tenant personally, or if personal delivery is not possible, to a person of suitable age and discretion at the premises and mailed to the tenant. If no one is home, the notice may be affixed to the door and mailed. Each method has its own requirements and timing rules. We serve in compliance with RPAPL 735.

Do I need separate service for each tenant named in the lease?

Generally yes — each named tenant or occupant should be served. We offer an additional-party pricing tier for a second named party at the same address.

Does serving notice start the eviction process?

Service of the predicate notice starts the notice period. Only after that period expires without compliance can you petition Housing Court to commence a holdover or non-payment proceeding.

Process Serving

Serve Eviction Notices in New York

Eviction proceedings in New York begin with proper service of a predicate notice — typically a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit, a 10-day notice to cure, or a 30-day notice to vacate. Under the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act, notice requirements have been expanded, and improper service is the most common reason eviction proceedings are dismissed before they reach a hearing.

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What we do

How we handle eviction notices

We serve 3-day, 10-day, and 30-day predicate notices on residential and commercial tenants in New York, using RPAPL-compliant service methods. Service is completed with a notarized affidavit documenting the date, time, and manner of delivery, ready for submission in any subsequent summary proceeding in Housing Court.

Timeline

Most eviction notice service is completed in 1 to 3 business days. Same-day service is available if the predicate period is already running.

Pricing

Landlord and Tenant notice service is $175. This includes RPAPL-compliant delivery and a notarized affidavit of service.

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FAQ

Questions about serving eviction notices

What are the rules for serving a 3-day notice in New York?: Under RPAPL 735, a predicate notice must be delivered to the tenant personally, or if personal delivery is not possible, to a person of suitable age and discretion at the premises and mailed to the tenant. If no one is home, the notice may be affixed to the door and mailed. Each method has its own requirements and timing rules. We serve in compliance with RPAPL 735.
Do I need separate service for each tenant named in the lease?: Generally yes — each named tenant or occupant should be served. We offer an additional-party pricing tier for a second named party at the same address.
Does serving notice start the eviction process?: Service of the predicate notice starts the notice period. Only after that period expires without compliance can you petition Housing Court to commence a holdover or non-payment proceeding.

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