Offices:

Manhattan:

44 Wall St, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Tel: 917.576.7880
Fax: 646.786.4411
Email: deu624@aol.com

Park Slope:

10 Plaza St East
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Tel: 718.623.0777
Fax: 718.623.0055
Email: deu624@aol.com



CLOSING COSTS: CO-OPERATIVE APARTMENTS

• For The Seller Of A Co-Op
Own Attorney$1,500 + up* (more if loan to pay off, etc)
Stock Transfer Stamps$.05 per share
Seller Due Diligence Fees0 - $600

NYC Real Property Transfer Tax
(Usually paid by Seller, except on sponsor sale)

• Sales under $500,000
• Sales $500,000 and over

 


1% of purchase price
1.425% of purchase price

NYS Real Property Transfer Tax 0.4% (.004) of purchase price
Flip Tax (if applicable)Determined by each co-operative building
Payoff Bank Attorney (if applicable)$450 + up
Managing Agent Fee$500 - $750
Move-Out Deposit$500 - $1000 (usually refundable if no damage)
Broker Commission 6% of purchase price (negiotable)
Estate Fees Coop and its legal counsel may impose additional fees for estate sales
Lost Stock and Lease Fees$250 - $750
Acris Preparation (Taxes)$0 - $250
E Tax Filing (ACRIS)$50
Gains Tax Withholding (out of state seller)7.7% of gain
Non-US Resident (FIRPTA)10% of price withheld or paid

• For The Buyer Of A Co-Op
Own Attorney$1,500 + up* (more if a lender, etc)

Managing Agent Application Fee

$500
Credit Report Fee$50 - $100 per applicant
Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee$0 - $50
Mansion Tax1% of purchase price when $1 million or over
Co-op Lien Judgment Search ("Title Search")$350 and up
Maintenance AdjustmentProrated for month of closing
Move-in Deposit$500 - $1,000 (usually refundable if no damage)
Mortgage Associated Fees:
Origination Costs – points0 - 3% value of loan
Application, Credit Check, etc.$500 + up
Appraisal$275 + up
Bank Attorney$500 + up
UCC-1 Filing $75 + up
Recognition Agreement Fee $250 + up

* 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.

** Check with bank/mortgage broker/management 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. Additional fees might be required for powers of attorney, estate and other documentation

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CLOSING COSTS: CONDOMINIUM APARTMENTS / TOWNHOUSES

• For The Seller Of A Condo
Own Attorney $1,750 + up*
NYC Real Property Transfer Tax
• Sales under $500,000
• Sales $500,000 and over

1% of purchase price
1.425% of purchase price
NYS Real Property Transfer Tax 0.4% (.004) of purchase price
Payoff Bank Attorney (if applicable) $450 and up
Managing Agent Fee$250 - $750
Move-Out Deposit$500 - $1000 (usually refundable if no damage)
Broker Commission 6% of purchase price (negotiable)
Estate Fees Coop and its counsel may impose additional fees for estate sales
Lost Stock and Lease Fees$250 - $750
E Tax Filing (ACRIS)$50
Gains Tax Withholding (out of state seller)7.7% of gain
Non-US Resident (FIRPTA)10% of price withheld or paid

• For The Buyer Of A Condo
Own Attorney$2,000 + up*
Managing Agent Fee$250 - $500
Credit Report Fee$50 - $100 per applicant
Due Diligence Fee$0 - $600
Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee$0 - $50
Mansion Tax (if purchase price is $1 million or over) 1% of purchase price
Move-in Deposit$500 - $1,000 (usually refundable if no damage)
Mortgage Associated Fees:
Origination Costs – points0 - 3% value of loan
Application, Credit Check, etc.$500 + up
Appraisal$275 + up
Bank Attorney$500 + up
UCC-1 Filing$75 + up
Mortgage Recording Tax
• Sales under $500,000
• Sales $500,000 and over

1.8% of entire mortgage
1.925% of entire mortgage
Title Insurance, Title Search & Recording Fees Approximately 0.5% - 0.8% of purchase price
Building Searches$200 - $400
Recording Charge$17 per document plus $5 per page
Real Estate Tax Escrow2-6 months
If Purchased Directly from Sponsor: (i.e. new construction)
NYC Real Property Transfer Tax1% of purchase price of 499,999 or under
1.425% of purchase price of $500,000 or over
NYS Real Property Transfer Tax$4 per $1,000 of purchase price
Sponsor's Attorney Fee $1,500 and up

*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.

** 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). Please confirm closing costs for specific transactions with your attorney and/or mortgage representative.

*** ALL OF THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE ONLY ESTIMATES

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