As the annual tax lien sale approaches, the owners of more than 13,000 homes owe New York City $186.6 million in back taxes. Of the money that is owed, water bills make up just under $76 million, the New York Post reported. Another $70.8 million is for property charges, $35.5 million is for emergency repairs, and $4.3 million is for miscellaneous charges, according to the newspaper. Each year, the city sells liens to third-party tax … [more]