Lee Ng Linda, CPA

Lee Ng Linda, CPA specializes in property tax consulting for New York property owners who've received assessment notices that seem too high. With over 15 years of experience in tax law and accounting, Linda understands the complex assessment process used by NYC's Department of Finance and helps clients challenge unfair valuations. Her practice focuses on both residential and commercial properties throughout the five boroughs. Linda's accounting background gives her a unique advantage in analyzing property financials and market comparisons. She's successfully reduced property taxes for hundreds of clients, from single-family homeowners to large commercial property investors.

Property tax appeal preparation and filing represents the core service, including comprehensive analysis of your property's assessed value against comparable properties in your neighborhood. Linda reviews assessment records, identifies valuation errors, and prepares detailed appeals with supporting documentation. She handles the entire process from initial filing through hearing representation. Commercial property tax consulting includes income and expense analysis, capitalization rate studies, and market rent surveys. For residential properties, she provides market value analysis using recent sales data and property condition assessments. Additional services include assessment review consultations, where Linda evaluates your property's assessment before deciding whether an appeal makes financial sense. She also offers ongoing monitoring services to track assessment changes year over year.

The process starts with a free initial consultation where Linda reviews your property tax bill and recent assessment notice. She'll explain whether your property appears over-assessed and discuss potential savings. If you decide to proceed, she conducts a thorough property analysis, including site visits when necessary and comprehensive market research. Linda then prepares and files your appeal with the Tax Commission, ensuring all deadlines are met and documentation is complete. She represents you at hearings if required, presenting evidence and arguing your case. Throughout the process, she keeps you informed of progress and explains each step. Most residential appeals are resolved within 6-8 months.

Linda serves all five boroughs of New York City, with particular expertise in Manhattan properties. She's familiar with assessment practices in each borough and maintains current knowledge of local market conditions. Her office location in Midtown Manhattan makes it convenient for clients throughout the city. She also handles properties in nearby Westchester County for existing clients.