Closing Costs
This closing cost guide is designed to give you the general costs associated with the purchase or sale of a cooperative, condominium or townhouse property. Please note that these are estimates and that potential buyers and sellers should consult their real estate attorney or financial advisor for specifics. Please take note we do not represent that these are the entirety of potential costs, but are only to be used as a guide.
Cooperatives-Seller
Broker: Typically 6%
Own Attorney: Consult your attorney
Co-op Attorney: $450+
Flip Tax: Typically 1% to 3% of price (if
applicable)
Stock Transfer Tax: $0.05 per share
Move-out Deposit/Fee: Varies by building
NYC Transfer Tax:
Residential:
Up to $500,000 = 1%
$500,000+ = 1.425%
Commercial:
Up to $500,000 = 1.425%
$500,000+ = 2.625%
Admin. Fee:
Non-Deed Transfers (i.e., Co-ops) = $50
Residential Deed Transfers= $75
Commercial Deed Transfers = $165
NY State Transfer Tax: $4 per $1,000 of price
NYS Equalization Fee: $75.00
Pick-up / Payoff Fee: $250-$500
UCC-3 Filing Fee: $100
Miscellaneous Coop Charges: Vary by building
Condominiums - Seller
Broker: Typically 6%
Own Attorney: Consult your attorney
Processing Fee: $450+
NYC Transfer Tax:
Residential:
Up to $500,000 = 1%
$500,000+ = 1.425%
Commercial:
Up to $500,000 = 1.425%
$500,000+ = 2.625%
Admin. Fee:
Non-Deed Transfers (i.e., Co-ops) = $50
Residential Deed Transfers= $75
Commercial Deed Transfers = $165
NY State Transfer Tax: $4 per $1,000 of price
NYS Equalization Fee: $75
Pick-up/Payoff Fee: $250-$500
UCC-3 Filing Fee: $100
Miscellaneous Condominium Charges: Vary by building
Note: For condominiums in new developments, the Purchaser will pay costs normally paid by the Seller. These include Seller attorney fees as well as NY and NYC Transfer Taxes.
Townhouses & Single Family - Seller
Broker: Typically 6%
Own Attorney: Consult your attorney
NYC Transfer Tax:
Residential:
Up to $500,000 = 1%
$500,000+ = 1.425%
Commercial:
Up to $500,000 = 1.425%
$500,000+ = 2.625%
Admin. Fee:
Non-Deed Transfers (i.e., Co-ops) = $50
Residential Deed Transfers= $75
Commercial Deed Transfers = $165
NY State Transfer Tax: $4 per $1,000 of price
NYS Equalization Fee: $75
Miscellaneous Title Fees: $200-$500
Pick-up / Payoff Fee to Title Closer: $100-
$300
Cooperatives-Purchaser
MORTGAGE CLOSING COSTS
Buyer's Attorney: Consult your attorney
Bank Fees: $350-$750
Application Fee: $350
Processing Fee: $330
Appraisal Fee: $300-$1,500 (depending on sales price)
Credit Report Fee: $10.10 single/$15.20 joint
Bank Attorney: $650-$750
Lien Search: $250-$350
UCC-1 Filing: $100
Mansion Tax: 1% of entire purchase price where price is $1,000,000 or more.
ADDITIONAL REAL ESTATE EXPENSES
Miscellaneous Co-op Charges: Vary by building
Recognition Agreement Fee: $200+
Maintenance Adjustment: Pro-rated for the month of closing
Short Term Interest: Equal to interest for balance of month in which you close
Condominiums - Purchaser
Buyer's Attorney: Consult your attorney
Bank Fees: $350-$750
Application Fee: $350
Processing Fee: $330
Appraisal Fee: $300-$1,500 (depending on sales price)
Credit Report Fee: $10.10 single/$15.20 joint
Bank Attorney: $650-$750
Tax Escrows: 2 to 6 months
Recording Fees: $250-$750
Fee Title Insurance: Amounts vary, please consult your attorney
Mortgage Title Insurance: Amounts vary, please consult your attorney
Municipal Search: $350-$500
Mansion Tax: 1% of entire purchase where price is $1,000,000 or more.
NYC Mortgage Tax (paid by borrower):
a. Mortgage less than $500,000 = 1.80%
b. Mortgage $500,000+ on 1-3 family residential dwelling = 1.925%
c. Mortgage on all other property over $500,000.00 = 2.80%
Nassau and Suffolk Counties Mortgage Tax:
a. 1-3 family residential dwelling = 0.80% on entire mortgage amount
b. 3 or more family residential dwelling, commercial or vacant land = 1.05% on entire mortgage amount
Peconic Bay Tax: (East Hampton, Shelter Island and Southampton):
a. Exclusions: (i) Purchase Price less than $250,000 on improved property; and (ii) Purchase Price less than $100,000 on unimproved property
b. Residential 1-3 Family Dwelling less than $1,000,000 and all other properties = 2.40%
c. Residential 1-3 Family Dwelling $1,000,000 = 3.40%
Additional Real Estate Expenses: Common Charge Adjustment: Pro-rated for the month of closing; Real Estate Tax Adjustment: Prorated depending on when the tax is collected; Miscellaneous Condominium Charges: Vary by building; Short Term Interest: Equal to interest for balance of month in which you close
Townhouses & Single Family - Purchaser
MORTGAGE CLOSING COSTS
Buyer's Attorney: Consult your attorney
Bank Fees: $750
Application Fee: $350
Processing Fee: $330
Appraisal Fee: $300-$1,500 (depending on
sales price)
Credit Report Fee: $10.10 single/$15.20 joint
Bank Attorney: $650-$750
Tax Escrows: 2 to 6 months
Recording Fees: $250-$750
Fee Title Insurance: Amounts vary, please
consult your attorney
Mortgage Title Insurance: Amounts vary,
please consult your attorney
Municipal Search: $350-$500
Mortgage Tax - NYC (paid by borrower):
1-3 Family Home or Condo:
If mortgage is less than $500,000: 1.80%.
If mortgage is $500,00 or more: 1.925% of
loan amount
Mortgage Tax - Nassau & Suffolk (paid by
borrower):
1-3 Family Home or Condo: 0.80% of loan
amount
Peconic Bay Tax: Tax applies to properties
in the townships of Southampton, East
Hampton, Riverhead, Southold and Shelter
Island.
a. Exclusions: (i) Purchase Price less than
$250,000 on improved property; and (ii)
Purchase Price less than $100000 on unimproved
property
b. Residential: 1-3 Family Dwelling less than
$1,000,000 and all other properties = 2.40%
c. Residential: 1-3 Family Dwelling
$1,000,000+ = 3.40%
