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NYC Real Estate Tax & Closing Cost Guide: Everything Buyers and Sellers Pay in 2026
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.
Corey Cohen
6 days ago22 min read


Buying an Apartment in Manhattan: The 2026 Guide (Costs, Co-ops, & LL97)
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.
Corey Cohen
6 days ago25 min read


How Long Does It Take to Sell a Manhattan Apartment?
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.
Corey Cohen
6 days ago8 min read


Selling a Co-op vs. Selling a Condo in Manhattan: Different Playbooks
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.
Corey Cohen
6 days ago8 min read


The 421-a Tax Abatement: What It Is, Where to Find It, and What Happens When It Expires
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.
Corey Cohen
May 13 min read


Co-op vs. Condo in Manhattan: Which Should You Buy?
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.
Corey Cohen
May 16 min read


Manhattan's Great Repricing
From Central Park West to Billionaires' Row, nearly one in three Manhattan condo resales traded below original sponsor price between July 2024 and July 2025.
Corey Cohen
Oct 27, 20252 min read


The Cracks in a $90M Penthouse
Luxury doesn't always mean perfection. From 432 Park Avenue's facade cracks to the Seaport's leaning tower, defects in NYC's elite condos are costing owners millions.
Corey Cohen
May 12, 20252 min read


Positioned. Marketed. Sold.
How strategic positioning, targeted marketing, and disciplined negotiation produced an outperforming Manhattan sale. A real listing case study.
Corey Cohen
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Will uncapped SALT deductions return in 2025?
Trump's proposed SALT cap repeal could meaningfully boost Manhattan luxury — high-earner buyers would regain six-figure deduction power overnight.
Corey Cohen
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Understanding Closing Costs When Purchasing a New York City Apartment: Condominiums vs. Cooperatives
NYC closing costs differ sharply between condos and co-ops. Condos add mortgage recording tax and title insurance; co-ops have flip taxes. Full breakdown.
Corey Cohen
Jul 23, 20243 min read


Challenges Facing Cooperatives and Condominiums in Manhattan Amid Maintenance Fee Increases in 2024
Manhattan co-op and condo maintenance fees jumped sharply in 2024 — driven by Local Law 97, insurance, and reserve gaps. What owners should know.
Corey Cohen
Jul 23, 20242 min read


Navigating the Spring Housing Market
Navigating the spring housing market: Good Cause Eviction, IAI rule changes, and Manhattan inventory dynamics. The Roebling Report breaks it down.
Corey Cohen
May 13, 20242 min read


What's in the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act?
NYC's Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) gives tenants right of first refusal on multifamily sales. What it means for owners, tenants, and the market.
Corey Cohen
Apr 19, 20242 min read
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