Every tax and cost a Manhattan buyer or seller pays in 2026 — mansion tax cliffs, transfer taxes, MRT, 421-a phase-outs, capital gains, the prewar property tax differential. The full reference.

The complete 2026 framework for buying a Manhattan apartment — costs, co-op vs. condo, board approval, mansion tax, Local Law 97. By a Manhattan broker since 2013.

The complete 2026 framework for selling a Manhattan apartment — pricing, prep, broker selection, timeline, closing costs, tax implications. By a Manhattan broker since 2013.

A Manhattan apartment typically sells in 90-150 days for condos and 120-200 days for co-ops, with board approval as the biggest unknown.

Selling a Manhattan co-op and selling a condo are different transactions with different buyer pools, timelines, and tax structures. Here's the playbook for each, and how to choose a broker who knows the difference.

Before selling a Manhattan apartment, paint and floors usually pay back. Kitchen and bath remodels rarely do. Here's where to spend, and where not to.

Manhattan sellers typically lose 7-10% of sale price to commission, transfer taxes, attorney fees, and flip taxes. Here's the line-by-line.

The best time to sell a Manhattan apartment is when carrying cost exceeds expected appreciation. Spring and early fall capture peak buyer demand.

Manhattan apartment value comes down to recent comparable sales, line position, light, and floor — not Zestimates. A practical valuation framework.

Foreign buyers in Manhattan face FIRPTA withholding, condo-only restrictions, and tax-residency questions. Here's the playbook for non-US buyers.

Manhattan co-op boards typically require 25-30% post-tax DTI; condos look for 36-45%. Here's the income you need by price point and asset class.

Sponsor units in Manhattan skip board approval and allow LLC purchases — but premiums of 5-15% and unrenovated condition often offset the advantages.

The 421-a abatement saves new-development buyers thousands per year — until it expires and taxes triple overnight. Here's how to read the schedule.

Whether to rent or buy in Manhattan depends on time horizon, opportunity cost, and rent equivalence — not interest rates. Here's the actual framework.

The NYC mansion tax starts at 1% above $1M and tops out at 3.9% above $25M. Here's the full bracket table and how to plan your offer around it.

Buying a Manhattan apartment costs 2-3% of price for co-ops and 3-6% for condos with a mortgage. Here's the line-by-line breakdown of every closing cost.

In Manhattan, co-ops are typically 10-40% cheaper than comparable condos but require board approval. Here's how to choose between the two for your purchase.

Albany is debating a Manhattan pied-à-terre tax again. What Paris, Vancouver, and London tell us about how this kind of tax actually plays out.

Q1 2026 Manhattan contracts are down but prices held. Deals aren't breaking on price — they're breaking on buildings, boards, banks, and momentum.

In today's Manhattan prewar market, the definition of 'turnkey' has shifted. Buyer tolerance for renovation has collapsed. Here's when 'good bones' becomes bad math.