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Deal212 Audit

Sources and Compliance

Data sources, content accuracy, and compliance

Where the property check data comes from, how the copy lines up with reality, and what the homepage claims versus what is delivered.

Attributed source list

The sources as listed on the /check page. Note the homepage claims "18 city sources", which does not reconcile with this list - see MD-05. One count, published everywhere, is the fix.

Data sources listed on the /check page
SourceUsed forStatus
NYC Department of FinanceAssessments, tax and property finance dataListed on /check
NYC Open Data - PLUTOLot and land-use dataListed on /check
NYC Open Data - ACRISProperty conveyance and deed recordsListed on /check
NYC Open Data - HPDHousing and building registrationListed on /check
NYC Open Data - DOBPermits and violationsListed on /check
NYC Open Data - OATHHearings and summonsesListed on /check
NYC Open Data - DOTTransportation and parking dataListed on /check
NYC Open Data - LPCLandmarks and preservationListed on /check
NYC Open Data - NYPDPublic safety dataListed on /check
NYC Open Data - DOEDepartment of Education dataListed on /check
NYC Open Data - 311Service requests and complaintsListed on /check
NYC Planning GeoSearchAddress geocodingListed on /check
FEMA flood mapsFlood risk dataListed on /check

13 sources listed on /check, versus the "18 city sources" claim on the homepage.

Compliance findings

HI-03

Scope mismatch: 'nationwide' claims vs a NYC-only property check

High

Verified on live site

What was observed

The homepage says off-market real estate is sourced 'nationwide' and the network spans 'major markets', while the Property Check tool covers NYC addresses only.

Why it matters

Contradictory scope claims overstate capability, erode trust, and disappoint users outside New York who expect coverage that does not exist. Precise scope wording also reduces legal and compliance risk.

Fix or reference

Qualified copy
Before:
"Off-market real estate sourced nationwide, with a network across major markets."

After:
"Off-market intel across the markets we work in today. The Property Check covers
NYC addresses only, built on New York City public records."

Remediation checklist

0 of 3 complete

HI-04

Property Check results lack required disclaimers

High

Verified on live site

What was observed

The Property Check shows estimated value, comparable sales, liens, violations, and litigation from public records, with no disclaimer adjacent to the results.

Why it matters

Without a disclaimer, users can mistake stale or incomplete public-record data for an appraisal, a title opinion, or investment advice, which is legally and reputationally risky.

Fix or reference

Results disclaimer
Disclaimer
Information comes from public records that may be incomplete, delayed, or inaccurate.
Estimates are not appraisals. This report is not legal, title, tax, or investment
advice. Verify important details with the originating agency.

Remediation checklist

0 of 3 complete

MD-05

Source attribution count is inconsistent

Medium

Verified on live site

What was observed

The homepage says 'drawn live from 18 city sources'. The /check page lists NYC Department of Finance, NYC Open Data datasets (PLUTO, ACRIS, HPD, DOB, OATH, DOT, LPC, NYPD, DOE, 311), NYC Planning GeoSearch, and FEMA flood maps. The count does not reconcile with the listed sources.

Why it matters

An inconsistent count undercuts the credibility of the 'live sourced data' claim and invites scrutiny from anyone who compares pages.

Fix or reference

Attributed source list
Property data comes from public sources:
- NYC Department of Finance
- NYC Open Data: PLUTO, ACRIS, HPD, DOB, OATH, DOT, LPC, NYPD, DOE, 311
- NYC Planning GeoSearch (geocoding)
- FEMA flood maps

Reconcile the claim "18 city sources" against this list and publish one count.

Remediation checklist

0 of 3 complete

Privacy recommendation

The site captures leads and runs property lookups, so it should publish a short privacy notice explaining what is collected (contact details, property addresses), why, how long it is kept, and how to request deletion. Until then, storage and retention are unstated.

Methodology

These findings used only public, non-intrusive observation. No login, form submission, or load testing of the Deal212 public website occurred.

  • Public, non-intrusive observation of rendered pages and response behavior.
  • No login or authenticated access was used.
  • No form submissions were made.
  • No load or penetration testing was performed.
  • Findings reflect what any ordinary visitor could observe on October 22, 2026.