New York

Buyer Resources

Closing cost estimates for Buyers of Condominiums

  • Consult your attorney

    • $2,500 - $5,000+

  • Points

    • 0 - 3% of the loan value

    Bank Application, Credit Check, etc

    • $400 - $600

    Bank Attorney

    • $900 - $1,500

    Appraisal

    • $300 - $1,500

    Tax Escrow

    • ~ 2 - 6 months of property taxes

    Mortgage Recording Tax

    • 1.8% of mortgage amount ‹ $500,000

    • 1.925% of mortgage amount › $500,000+

    Mortgage Origination Fee

    • ~0 - 3% of loan amount

  • Board Package Processing Fees

    • $500 - $2,000

    Move-in Fee

    • $250 - $1,000

    Move-in Deposit

    • $500 - $1,500 (refundable)

    Common Charges Adjustment

    • Pro-rated during the month of closing

    Condo Credit Check

    • $300 - $500 per buyer

  • Residential NYC Transfer Tax*

    • 1% < $500,000

    • 1.425% > $500,000+

    Progressive NY State Transfer Tax*

    • 0.4% for Residential transactions ‹ $3M

    • 0.65% for Residential transactions > $3M

    *NYC & NYS Transfer Taxes are paid by the purchaser in case of a new development

  • Recording Fees

    • ~$250

    Title Insurance

    • ~0.45% of purchase price

    Municipal Searches

    • $350 - $500

    Real Estate Tax Adjustment

    • Pro-rated amount depends on when the tax is collected

    Mansion Tax

    • $1M to < $2M: 1.00%

    • $2M to < $3M: 1.25%

    • $3M to < $5M: 1.50%

    • $5M to < $10M: 2.25%

    • $10M to < $15M: 3.25%

    • $15M to < $20M: 3.50%

    • $20M to < $25M: 3.75%

    • $25M or more: 3.90%

    Residential Deed Transfers Title

    • $75

    Fee Closer

    • $100 - $500

    Lenders Policy Title Insurance

    • Rates may vary

  • Buyer Agent

    • Per your buyer representation agreement

Closing cost estimates for Buyers of Co-ops

  • Your Attorney

    • Consult your attorney ~ $2,500 - $5,000+

    Lien Search Fee

    • ~ $350

  • Points

    • 0 - 3% of the loan value

    Bank Application, Credit Check, etc

    • $400 - $600

    Bank Attorney

    • $900 - $1,500

    Mortgage Origination Rate

    • ~0 - 3% of loan amount

    UCC1 Filing

    • $125

    Appraisal

    • $300 - $1,500

  • Board Package Processing Fees

    • $500 - $2,000

    Condo Credit Check

    • $100 - $300 per buyer

    Move-in Fee

    • $250 - $500

    Move-in Deposit

    • $500 - $1,000 (refundable)

    Maintenance Adjustment

    • Pro-rated for the month of closing

    Recognition Agreement Fee

    • $200 - $300

    Miscellaneous Co-op Charges

    • Varies by building. Consult the co-op’s transfer agent & board package

  • Transfer Tax Filing Fee

    • $ 125

    Mansion Tax

    • $1M to < $2M: 1.00%

    • $2M to < $3M: 1.25%

    • $3M to < $5M: 1.50%

    • $5M to < $10M: 2.25%

    • $10M to < $15M: 3.25%

    • $15M to < $20M: 3.50%

    • $20M to < $25M: 3.75%

    • $25M or more: 3.90%

  • Buyer Agent

    • Per your buyer representation agreement

Closing cost estimates for Buyers of Townhouses

& Multi Family Homes

  • Consult your attorney

    • $2,500 - $5,000+

  • Points

    • 0 - 3% of the loan value

    Bank Application, Credit Check, etc

    • $400 - $600

    Bank Attorney

    • $900 - $1,500

    Appraisal

    • $300 - $1,500

    Tax Escrow

    • ~ 2 - 6 months of property taxes

    Lender’s Policy Title Insurance

    • Rates may vary

    Mortgage Origination Fee

    • ~0 - 3% of loan value

    Mortgage Recording Tax

    • 1.8% of mortgage amount ‹ $500,000

    • 1.925% of mortgage amount › $500,000+

  • Recording Fees

    • ~$250

    Municipal Search

    • 0.4% of purchase price

    Miscellaneous Title Fees

    • $100

    Real Estate Tax Adjustment

    • $125

    Mansion Tax

    • $1M to < $2M: 1.00%

    • $2M to < $3M: 1.25%

    • $3M to < $5M: 1.50%

    • $5M to < $10M: 2.25%

    • $10M to < $15M: 3.25%

    • $15M to < $20M: 3.50%

    • $20M to < $25M: 3.75%

    • $25M or more: 3.90%

  • Buyer Agent

    • Per your buyer representation agreement