Breakdown of Closing Costs (Fees, Costs, Taxes) In Buying or Selling a Condominium in New York
Seller Costs, Fees, Taxes
| ATTORNEY & BROKER | |
| Own Attorney | $1,200 & UP |
Broker Commission |
6% of Sales Price |
| STATE AND CITY TAXES & FEES | |
| NYC RPT Tax |
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| NYS Transfer Tax | $4 per $1,000 of purchase price |
| CONDO IMPOSED FEES | |
| Payoff Bank Fees (if applicable) | $300 & UP |
| Move-Out Deposit | $500 - $1,000 (usually refundable if no damage) |
| Managing Agent Fee | $500 - $750 |
| Estate Fees | Coop may impose additional fees for estate sales |
Purchaser Costs, Fees, Taxes
| ATTORNEY & BROKER | |
| Own Attorney | $1,200 & UP |
Mortgage Broker Commission |
Variable |
| STATE AND CITY TAXES & FEES | |
| Mansion Tax | 1% of purchase price where $1 million and over |
| MORTGAGE FEES / COSTS | |
| Origination Costs – POINTS | 0 – 3% value of loan |
| Application, Credit Check, Etc. | $500 & UP |
| Appraisal | $275 & UP |
| Bank Attorney (the buyer will pay for the bank's attorney) | $500 & UP |
| New York Mortgage Tax | Up to $500,000 is 1.75% of mortgage; over $500,000 is 1.875% of mortgage |
| Title Insurance, Title Search & Recording Fees | Generally not more than 0.5% of purchase |
| Building Searches | $200 - $400 |
| CONDO IMPOSED FEES | |
| Managing Agent Application Fee | $300 & UP |
| Credit Report Fee | $50 - $100 per applicant |
| Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee | $0 - $50 |
| Move-in Deposit | $500 - $1,000 (usually refundable if no damage) |