Buying a home in New York City? Your down payment is only part of the equation. Closing costs in NYC typically add 1.5% to 6% on top of your purchase price, and most buyers underestimate them.
In this video, I break down every closing cost line by line — Mansion Tax brackets, Mortgage Recording Tax, title insurance, attorney fees, building and lender fees — with real examples for condos, co-ops, and houses at different price points.
Watch the Full Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSaUQBGLTs8
Video Timestamps
- 0:00 – Introduction
- 0:30 – Closing cost overview (1.5%–6%)
- 1:00 – Mansion Tax brackets
- 2:00 – Mortgage Recording Tax
- 3:00 – Title insurance
- 3:45 – Real estate attorney fees
- 4:30 – Building and lender fees
- 5:30 – Real closing cost examples
- 7:00 – Co-op vs condo savings
- 8:00 – How to prepare
- 9:00 – Free guide
Key Takeaways
The Mansion Tax kicks in at $1 million and starts at 1%, climbing to 3.9% for purchases over $25 million. The Mortgage Recording Tax is 1.8% for loans under $500K and 1.925% for loans of $500K or more — but co-op buyers do not pay it. Title insurance typically costs $2,000–$3,500 and also does not apply to co-ops.
On a $1.5 million purchase, a co-op buyer can save roughly $26,000 in closing costs compared to a condo buyer. That is one of the biggest financial advantages of co-ops that does not get discussed enough.
Every buyer should get a full closing cost estimate early, budget these costs separately from the down payment, and ask their lender about negotiable fees.
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I put together a comprehensive guide that covers every fee for condos, co-ops, and houses, with a quick formula to estimate your total costs based on your purchase price and loan amount.
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Joseph Ranola | Bridge and Boro Team at Real Broker
