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NYC Real Estate Tax & Closing Cost Guide: Everything Buyers and Sellers Pay in 2026
Every tax and cost a Manhattan buyer or seller pays in 2026 — mansion tax cliffs, transfer taxes, MRT, 421-a phase-outs, capital gains, the prewar property tax differential. The full reference.
Corey Cohen
4 days ago22 min read
Buying an Apartment in Manhattan: The 2026 Guide (Costs, Co-ops, & LL97)
The complete 2026 framework for buying a Manhattan apartment — costs, co-op vs. condo, board approval, mansion tax, Local Law 97. By a Manhattan broker since 2013.
Corey Cohen
4 days ago25 min read
The NYC Mansion Tax: Full Bracket Table and How It Actually Works
The NYC mansion tax starts at 1% above $1M and tops out at 3.9% above $25M. Here's the full bracket table and how to plan your offer around it.
Corey Cohen
May 13 min read
Manhattan Closing Costs: Line-by-Line Breakdown for Buyers
Buying a Manhattan apartment costs 2-3% of price for co-ops and 3-6% for condos with a mortgage. Here's the line-by-line breakdown of every closing cost.
Corey Cohen
May 14 min read
Understanding Closing Costs When Purchasing a New York City Apartment: Condominiums vs. Cooperatives
NYC closing costs differ sharply between condos and co-ops. Condos add mortgage recording tax and title insurance; co-ops have flip taxes. Full breakdown.
Corey Cohen
Jul 23, 20243 min read
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