What is the deadline to respond to this summons?

You must answer within 20 days after service, or within 30 days if the summons was not personally delivered in New York.

What property is involved in this foreclosure?

The property is Section 34 Block 269 Lot 193 (formerly Lots 190 and 191) on Bennett Street, Hempstead, NY 11550.

What happens if I ignore this summons?

A default judgment may be entered and the plaintiff could be declared the owner, eliminating your claims or interests.

Foreclosure — Bennett Street, Hempstead, NY (601904/24)

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Plaintiff New York Land Development Corp. filed a tax lien foreclosure seeking to quiet title and be declared owner of property at Bennett Street, Hempstead (Section 34 Block 269 Lot 193). Defendants must respond or risk default judgment and loss of any claimed interest.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to answer: 20 days after service (or 30 days if not served in-state)
Action seeks to quiet title and declare plaintiff owner
Property: Section 34 Block 269 Lot 193, Bennett Street, Hempstead
Failure to respond may lead to default judgment
Summons served by publication per April 8, 2026 order

Published: May 21, 2026 · today
Category: Foreclosure
City: Hempstead

Address

Bennett Street, Hempstead, NY · 2 filings

Case #

601904/24

Research context

2 filings at this address 7 foreclosure notices in Hempstead (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If you do not appear or answer within 20 days after service (or 30 days if not personally served in New York), a default judgment may be entered and the plaintiff could be declared the owner, barring your claims.

What to do next

1
Confirm service date
Determine the exact service date to calculate your response deadline (20 or 30 days) and act immediately.
2
Consult an attorney
Contact Bronster, LLP or a local real estate attorney to discuss filing an answer before the deadline; Bronster contact: (212) 558-9300.
3
Review property records
Check Nassau County tax and deed records for Section 34 Block 269 Lot 193 to verify liens and ownership history.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to respond to this summons?: You must answer within 20 days after service, or within 30 days if the summons was not personally delivered in New York.
What property is involved in this foreclosure?: The property is Section 34 Block 269 Lot 193 (formerly Lots 190 and 191) on Bennett Street, Hempstead, NY 11550.
What happens if I ignore this summons?: A default judgment may be entered and the plaintiff could be declared the owner, eliminating your claims or interests.

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Legal terms in this notice

tax lien foreclosure: A lawsuit to enforce unpaid property taxes, potentially selling or awarding title to the lienholder.
quiet title: A court order that resolves competing ownership claims and declares who legally owns the property.
summons by publication: Notifying defendants via public notice when they cannot be personally located for service.

Full Notice Text

Legal Notice # 21933214 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS IN TAX LIEN FORECLOSURESUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU NEW YORK LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP., Plaintiff, CLAUDE A. SHIPMAN, JR., et. al., Defendants. Index No. 601904/24. To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action within twenty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty days after service is completed if the summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Plaintiffs designate Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the county in which the property, with respect to which a judgment is sought, is situated. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to the Order of the Hon. Randy Sue Marber, J.S.C., dated April 8, 2026. The object of this action is to quiet title and declare Plaintiff the record holder and owner of a real property located at Section 34 Block 269 Lot 193 F/K/A Lot 190 and 191, on the Tax Map of Nassau County and also known as No # Bennett Street, Hempstead, New York 11550, and bar the defendants from all claims and interests in the property. Dated: April 24, 2026 BRONSTER, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff New York Land Development Corp. By: Leonid Krechmer, Esq. 156 West 56th Street, Suite 703 New York, NY 10019 (212) 558-9300