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Listed below is general information concerning closing costs associated with the purchase of an apartment in Manhattan. Please note that these are general guidelines and are not meant to be exact figures. All buyers and sellers should consult their own attorney or financial advisor for more specific information. No representation is made as to the accuracy of the potential costs described below.



  For the Purchaser
Your Attorney: Approx. $1,750+
Mortgage Bank Fees: Points: 0% to 3% of loan amount
Mortgage Fees:
(Credit Report, Appraisal, Application)
$500 - $1,000+
Mortgage Bank Attorney: $400+
Short Term Interest: One month (maximum)
Tax Escrow: 2 to 6 months
Recording Fees: $200 - $300
Mortgage Tax: 1.75% of amount of mortgage for loans under $500,000. 1.875% of amount of mortgage for loans more than $500,000.
Fee Title Insurance: Approx. $450 per $100,000
Mortgage Title Insurance: Approx. $200 per $100,000
Municipal Search: $275+
Managing Agent Fee: $250 - $500
Common Charge Adjustment: Pro-rated for the month of closing
Real Estate Tax Adjustment: 1 to 6 months
Mansion Tax: 1% of entire purchase price once the sale exceeds $1,000,000.
Move-in Deposit: $250 - $1,000 (Refundable after move-in if there is no damage.)
For most new developments and other apartments purchased directly from a sponsor, the purchaser usually pays the:
NYC Transfer Tax: 1% of price up to $500,000; or, 1.425% of price if $500,000 and over. Plus $25 administrative fee.
NYS Transfer Tax: $4.00 per $1,000.00 of price, or 0.4% of purchase price


  For the Seller
Your Attorney: Approx. $1,750+
Managing Agent Fee: $450+
Move-out Deposit: $250 - $1,000 (Refundable after move-out if there is no damage.)
Mortgage Bank Attorney: $350+
NYC Transfer Tax: 1% of price up to $500,000; or, 1.425% of price if $500,000 and over. Plus $25 administrative fee.
NY State Transfer Tax: $4.00 per $1,000.00 of price, or 0.4% of purchase price
Miscellaneous Title Fees: Approx. $200



  For the Purchaser
Your Attorney: Approx. $1,750+
Mortgage Bank Fees: Points: 0% to 3% of loan amount
Mortgage Fees:
(Credit Report, Appraisal, Application)
$500 - $1,000
Mortgage Bank Attorney: $400+
Lien Search: $250 - $350
UCC-1 Filing: $50
Short Term Interest: Equal to interest for balance of month in which you close
Move-in Deposit: $250 - $1,000 (Refundable after move-in if there is no damage.)
Recognition Agreement Fee: $200+
Maintenance Adjustment: Pro-rated for the month of closing
Mansion Tax: 1% of entire purchase price once the sale exceeds $1,000,000.

  For the Seller
Your Attorney: Approx. $1,750+
Managing Agent Fee: $450+
Move-out Deposit: $250 - $1,000 (Refundable after move-out if there is no damage.)
Mortgage Bank Attorney: $350+
NYC Transfer Tax: 1% of price up to $500,000; or, 1.425% of price if $500,000 and over. Plus $25 administrative fee.
NY State Transfer Tax: $4.00 per $1,000.00 of price, or 0.4% of purchase price
Miscellaneous Title Fees: $200
Payoff Fee to Title Closer: $300+
UCC-3 Filing: $50+
Flip Tax: Depends on building
Stock Transfer Tax: $0.05 per share

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