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.

Capital gains tax is the largest tax most Manhattan sellers face on a sale. A plain-English breakdown of federal, state, and city rates, the $250K/$500K primary residence exclusion, FIRPTA, 1031 exchanges, and basis step-up.

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.

A Manhattan co-op's financials reveal more about your future maintenance bill than the listing ever will. Read them like a board treasurer.

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.

New York's FARE Act shifts the broker fee from tenant to landlord on most NYC rentals. Here's what changed and how it actually plays out at lease signing.

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

Choosing the right Manhattan real estate broker is the highest-leverage decision in selling your apartment. Here's what to ask before signing.

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.

Manhattan co-op board approval takes 4-8 weeks from package submission to interview. Here's the full timeline and what slows it down most.