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Purchasing a premium .nyc domain from Prime NYC Domains takes just a few steps. We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on building your NYC brand.
Browse Our Domains
Check out our available domains on this site, or find us on aftermarket platforms like Afternic and Sedo. Each listing includes the domain name, price, and a description of its value.
Contact Us
Interested in a domain? Reach out via our contact form or email us directly at info@primedomains.nyc. We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
Discuss Pricing & Terms
We’ll confirm the domain is available and discuss pricing. All our domains have transparent Buy It Now pricing, and we welcome reasonable offers. For domains priced $500 and above, we offer installment plans through our lease-to-own program.
Secure Payment via Escrow
All payments are processed through a secure escrow service — either Escrow.com (for direct sales) or the platform’s built-in payment system (for Afternic/Sedo purchases). This protects both the buyer and seller throughout the transaction.
Domain Transfer
Once payment is confirmed, we initiate the domain transfer to your registrar account. Standard transfers take 5–7 business days. You’ll need to have an account at a registrar that supports .nyc domains.
NYC Address Verification
Important: .nyc domains require the registrant to have a physical street address in one of New York City’s five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island). P.O. boxes do not qualify. Your registrar will verify this during the transfer process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .nyc domain?
A .nyc domain is New York City’s official internet domain extension, similar to .com but exclusively for NYC. It launched in 2014 and is operated on behalf of the City of New York. Only individuals and businesses with a verified physical address in the five boroughs can register one. There are over 75,000 .nyc domains in use today.
Do I need to live in NYC to buy a .nyc domain?
Yes. The .nyc domain extension requires the registrant to maintain a physical street address in one of NYC’s five boroughs. P.O. boxes and virtual addresses do not qualify. This residency requirement is what makes .nyc domains authentic — when someone sees a .nyc website, they know it belongs to a real New Yorker.
How long does the domain transfer take?
A standard domain transfer takes 5–7 business days after payment is confirmed. If both parties use supported registrars, the transfer can sometimes be completed same-day through Afternic’s Fast Transfer program. We provide the authorization code and guide you through every step.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes. For domains priced at $500 or more, we offer a lease-to-own option. You make monthly payments over 12–24 months, get immediate DNS control of the domain (so you can start using it right away), and the domain transfers to your name once all payments are complete. Contact us for details.
What’s escrow and why do you use it?
Escrow is a secure payment method where a trusted third party (like Escrow.com) holds the buyer’s payment until the domain transfer is confirmed. This protects the buyer (you don’t pay until you receive the domain) and the seller (the domain isn’t transferred until payment is secured). We use escrow for all direct sales because it’s the industry standard for safe domain transactions.
What if the domain I want isn’t listed?
We’re always expanding our portfolio. If you’re looking for a specific .nyc domain that we don’t currently have, contact us — we may be able to help you acquire it through our network.
Who is behind Prime NYC Domains?
Prime NYC Domains is operated by SDO Sports and Tech LLC, a New York City-based company. We specialize exclusively in premium .nyc domain names for NYC businesses and residents.