N.Y. Lien Law § 246: Notices of filing liens and certificate of discharge

§ 246. Notices of filing liens and certificate of discharge. Notice of

surety bond liens in favor of the people of the state of New York as

provided in section two hundred forty-six of this article and

certificates discharging such liens may be filed in the office of the

recording officer of the county in which real property subject to any

such lien is situated, and if such property be situated in two or more

counties, such notice may be filed in the office of the recording

officer of each of such counties. Until the filing of such notice, such

lien shall not be valid as against any mortgagee, purchaser or judgment

creditor having or claiming any right, title or interest in or to or

lien against such property, or any part thereof.