NYC Real Estate Closing Costs - Townhouses and Single Family Homes

By Prudential Douglas Elliman

(For the 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: $75.00

Pick-up / Payoff Fee to Title Closer: $100-$300

Miscellaneous Title Fees: $200-$500



(For the 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: $9.80 single/$14.60 joint

Bank Attorney: $650

Tax Escrows: 2 to 6 months

Recording Fees: $250-$750

Mortgage Tax: 0.8%

Fee Title Insurance: Approx. $450 per $100,000 of sales price under 1M - +15% on $1M or more

Mortgage Title Insurance: Approx. $130 per $100,000 of mortgage amount

Municipal Search: $350-$500

Mansion Tax: 1% of entire purchase where price is $1,000,000 or more

Peconic Bay Tax: Tax applies to properties in the townships of Southampton, East Hampton, Riverhead, Southold and Shelter Island. South Fork: 2% of purchasee price less $250K for improved land (house). 2% of purchase price less $100K for unimproved land. North Fork: 2% of purchase price less $150K for improved land. 2% of purchase price less $75K for unimproved land.

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