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.

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.

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

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.

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.