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New York City Real Property Transfer Tax
(paid by seller, except most sponsor sales)
 
Sales under $500,000 1% of sales price
Sales over $500,000 1.425% of sales price
   
New York State Real Property Transfer Tax
(paid by seller, except most sponsor sales)
0.4% of sales price
   
Mansion Tax
(paid by buyer, only when price exceeds $1,000,000)
1% of entire sales price
   
Title Insurance
(paid by buyer, condominium/townhouse only)
approx. 0.5% - 0.8% of purchase price
   
Mortgage Tax
(paid by buyer, condominium/townhouses only, if financing )
 
Sales under $500,000 1.75% of entire mortgage
Sales over $500,000 1.85% of entire mortgage
   
Miscellaneous Expenses legal fees, bank costs,
managing agent/building fees, flip tax
   
Real Estate Broker Comission 6%
   
Costs can change and vary for some transactions. All information is subject to errors, omissions and changes in facts or circumstances.
Always consult your attorney before signing a contract.
closing costs co-ops
 
Closing Cost For The Seller  
Own Attorney $1,600 & up *
Stock Transfer Stamps
$.05 per share
NYC RPT Tax 1% of purchase price if $500,000 or less of the entire amount
NYS Transfer Tax 1.425% of purchase price if over $500,000 of the entire amount
UCC-3 Filing .4%(.004) of purchase price
Flip Tax (if applicable) $75 + up
Payoff Bank Fees (if applicable) Determined by co-operative building $450 + up
Managing Agent Fee $500 - $750
Move-Out Deposit $500 - $1000(usually refundable if no damage)
Broker Comission 6% of purchase price
Estate Fees Coop may impose additional fees for estate sales
Lost Stock and Lease Fees $250 - $750
   
Closing Cost For The Purchaser  
Own Attorney $1,600 + up*
Managing Agent Application Fee $750
Credit Report Fee $50 - $100 per applicant
Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee $0 - $50
Mansion Tax 1% of purchase price where $1 million and over
Move-in Deposit $500 - $1,000 (usually refundable if no damage)
Fees In Connection To Mortgage:  
Origination Costs – points 0 - 3% value of loan
Application, Credit Check, etc. $500 + up
Appraisal $275 + up
Bank Attorney $850 + up
UCC-1 Filing $50 + up
Recognition Agreement Fee $200 + up
Lien Search $350
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 $3,000. 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.
 
closing costs:  All property types
 
Closing Cost For The Seller  
Own Attorney $1,600 & up *
NYC RPT Tax 1% of purchase price if $500,000 or less of the entire amount
1.425% of purchase price if over $500,000 of the entire amount
NYS Transfer Tax .4% (.004) of purchase price
UCC-3 Filing $75 + up
Payoff Bank Fees (if applicable) $450 +
Managing Agent Fee $250 - $750
Move-Out Deposit $500 - $1,000 (usually refundable if no damage)
Broker Comission 6% of purchase price
E Tax Filing (ACRIS) $50
10% of price withheld or paid 7.7% of gain
   
Closing Cost For The Purchaser  
Own Attorney $1,600 + up*
Managing Agent Application Fee $250 - $500
Credit Report Fee $50 - $100 per applicant
Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee $0 - $50
Mansion Tax 1% of purchase price where $1 million and over
Move-in Deposit $500 - $1,000 (usually refundable if no damage)
Fees In Connection To Mortgage:  
Origination Costs – points 0 - 3% value of loan
Application, Credit Check, etc. $500 + up
Appraisal $375 + up
Bank Attorney $850 + up
UCC-1 Filing $50 + up
Mortgage Recording Tax up to $500,000 is 1.8% of mortgage; over $500,000 is 1.925% of mortgage
Title Insurance, Title Search & Recording Fees approximately 0.5% of purchase price
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)  
NYC RPT Tax 1% of purchase price up to $500,000
1.425% of purchase price over $500,000
$4 per $1,000 of purchase price
NYS Transfer Tax $1,500
   
* Check with bank/mortgage broker for additional fees . New York State Law requires a written letter of engagement if the legal fee will exceed $3,000. 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.