Manhattan Closing Costs for the Buyer Townhome or Condo

Closing Costs for the Buyer
  Manhattan Condo/Townhome


Item Expense
Attorney $1,600 & up
Managing Agent Fee $250 - $500
Credit Report Fee $50 - $100 per applicant
Lean-Based Paint Disclosure Fee $0 - $50
Mansion Tax 1% of purchase price ($1 million & above)
Move-In Deposit $500 - $1,000 (usually refundable if no damage)
Mortgage Associated Fees Varies
Origination Costs - Points 0 - 3% value of the loan
Application, Credit Checks, etc $500 & up
Appraisal $275 & up
Bank Attorney $500 & up
UCC-I Filing $50 & up
Mortgage Recording Tax Up to $500,000 is 1.75% of mortgage; over $500,000 is 1.875% of mortgage.
Title Insurance, Title Search & Recording Fees Not more than 0.5% of purchase price.
Building Searches $200 - $400
Recording Charge $17 per document plus $5 per page


If purchased directly from sponsor (ie. new construction)

 NYC RPT Tax  1% of purchase price up to $500,000; 1.475% of purchase price over $500,000
 NYC Transfer Tax  $4 per $1,000 of purchase price.
 * Check with bank/mortgage broker for additional fees.

New York 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 costs are provided only as estimates. Please confirm closing costs for specific transactions with your attorney.

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Townhome or Condo Closing for Seller

Townhome or Condo Closing for Buyer

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