The complete 2026 framework for selling a Manhattan apartment — pricing, prep, broker selection, timeline, closing costs, tax implications. By a Manhattan broker since 2013.

Capital gains tax is the largest tax most Manhattan sellers face on a sale. A plain-English breakdown of federal, state, and city rates, the $250K/$500K primary residence exclusion, FIRPTA, 1031 exchanges, and basis step-up.

A Manhattan apartment typically sells in 90-150 days for condos and 120-200 days for co-ops, with board approval as the biggest unknown.

Selling a Manhattan co-op and selling a condo are different transactions with different buyer pools, timelines, and tax structures. Here's the playbook for each, and how to choose a broker who knows the difference.

Before selling a Manhattan apartment, paint and floors usually pay back. Kitchen and bath remodels rarely do. Here's where to spend, and where not to.