New York City Closing Costs
Condominiums/Townhouses
FOR THE SELLER:
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Own Attorney - Varies*
NYC Real Property Transfer Tax - 1% of purchase price if $500,000 or less, 1.425% of purchase price of over $500,000
NYS Transfer Tax - 0.4% of purchase price if $3,000,000 or less ; 0.65% of purchase price if more than $3,000,000
Reserve Fund Contribution (if applicable) - Determined by condominium board payable to buyer or seller as specified.
Payoff Bank Fees (if applicable) - $250 + up
Managing Agent Fee - $250 + up
Move-Out Deposit - $500 + up
Broker Commission - 6% of purchase price
E Tax Filing (ACRIS) - $50-$200
NYS Capital Gains Tax Withholding - 7.7% of gain
(out of state seller)
Non-US Resident (FIRPTA) - 6.85% of estimated gain
FOR THE PURCHASER:
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Own Attorney - Varies*
Managing Agent Fee - $250 + up
Credit Report Fee - $50 + up per applicant
Title Insurance, Title Search & Recording Fees - Approximately $4 per 1,000 of purchase price
Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee - $75 + up
Mansion Tax - 1% if $1,000,000-1,999,999; 1.25% if $2,000,000-2,999,999; And gradually increasing with purchase price.
Move-in Deposit - $500 + up (usually refundable if no damage)
Common charges, real estate taxes, and insurance premium - Adjustments pro rated as of closing
MORTGAGE ASSOCIATED FEES:
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Application, Credit Check, etc. - $500 + up
Appraisal - $300 + up
Bank Attorney - $650 + up
Mortgage Recording Tax - 1.8% of mortgage less $30 up to $500,000; 1.925% of mortgage less $30 over $500,000
Building Searches - $200 - $400
Recording Charge - $17 per document plus $5 per page
Real Estate Tax Escrow - 2-6 months
IF PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM SPONSOR (ie: new construction)
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NYC Real Property Transfer Tax / NYS Transfer Tax - Calculated and added to purchase price (for tax purposes only) and then recalculated based on the bulked up price
Sponsor's Attorney Fee - $1800 + up
Working capital fund contribution Mansion Tax - One time fee equal to 1 or 2 months common charges
Mansion Tax - 1% if $1,000,000-1,999,999; 1.25% if $2,000,000-2,999,999; And gradually increasing with purchase price.
*Check with bank/mortgage broker for additional fees · New York State Law requires a written letter of engagement if the legal fee will exceed $3000. Non New York State residents should procure exemption for state transfer tax forms (TP584) · These are only estimates. Please confirm closing costs for specific transactions with your attorney and/or mortgage representative.
Co-operative Apartments
FOR THE SELLER:
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Own Attorney - Varies*
Stock Transfer Stamps - $.05 per share
NYC Real Property Transfer Tax - 1% of purchase price if $500,000 or less, 1.425% of purchase price of over $500,000
NYS Transfer Tax - 0.4% of purchase price if $3,000,000 or less ; 0.65% of purchase price if more than $3,000,000
UCC-3 Filing - $75 - $125
Flip Tax (if applicable) - Determined by co-operative building
Payoff Bank Attorney (if applicable) - $600 - $1.000
Managing Agent Fee - $500 + up
Move-Out Deposit - $500 - $1000 (usually refundable if no damage)
Broker Commission - 6% of purchase price
Estate Fees - Co-op may impose additional fees for estate sales
Lost Stock and Lease Fees E Tax Filing (ACRIS) - $250 + up
E Tax Filing (ACRIS) - $50 + up
NYS capital Gains Tax Withholding (out of state seller) - 6.85% of estimated gain
Non-US Resident (FIRPTA) - 10% of purchase price withheld or paid
FOR THE PURCHASER:
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Own Attorney - Varies*
Managing Agent (Recognition Agreement Fee) - $250 + up
Credit Report Fee - $50 + up per applicant
Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee - $0 - $50
Mansion Tax - 1% if $1,000,000-1,999,999; 1.25% if $2,000,000-2,999,999; And gradually increasing with purchase price.
Move-in Deposit - $500 + up (usually refundable if no damage)
Lien Search - $250 - $350
MORTGAGE ASSOCIATED FEES:
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Origination Costs - points - 0 - 3% value of loan
Application, Credit Check, etc. - $500 + up
Appraisal - $300 + up
Bank Attorney - $650 + up
UCC-1 Filing - $75 + up
Maintenance Adjustment - Prorated for month of closing
*Check with bank/mortgage broker for additional fees · New York State Law requires a written letter of engagement if the legal fee will exceed $3000. Non New York State residents should procure exemption for state transfer tax forms (TP584) · These are only estimates. Please confirm closing costs for specific transactions with your attorney and/or mortgage representative.