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New York Department of State (DOS)
The agency, through its Division of Licensing Services, that issues New York real estate licenses, investigates complaints and disciplines licensees under Article 12-A of the Real Property Law (RPL §440 and following) and the rules in 19 NYCRR Part 175. Separately, RPL §442-i creates the State Real Estate Board, a 15-member advisory and policy body that includes the Secretary of State and the Superintendent of Financial Services and advises DOS on rules, education and policy.
- Exam tip
- The Department of State licenses and disciplines; the State Real Estate Board only advises. New York has no 'real estate commission'.
- Example
- A consumer complains that a salesperson posted a discriminatory ad; DOS investigates and treats it as licensee misconduct.
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Last verified: 2026-10-23