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Buyer Closing Costs

Co-ops

Closing Cost Estimates for the Purchaser

 
  Fee Estimated Cost
Attorney Your Attorney
Lien Search Fee
Consult your attorney (~$2,500+) ~$350 
Bank
Points
Bank Application, Credit Check, etc
Bank Attorney
Mortgage Origination Rate
UCC 1 Filing
Appraisal
0%-3% of loan value*
$400-$600
$900-$1,500
0-3% of loan amount*
$125
$300-$1,500**
Building
Board Package Processing Fees
Credit Check Fee
Move-in Fee
Move-in Deposit
Maintenance Adjustment
Recognition Agreement Fee
$500-$2,000
$100-$300 per buyer
$250-$500
$500-$1,000 (refundable)
Pro-rated for the month of closing
$200-$300

Varies by building. Consult the
cooperative's transfer agent &
board package
Government Transfer Tax Filing Fee
Mansion Tax 
$100
$1M to <$2M: 1.00%
$2M to <$3M: 1.25%
$3M to <$5M: 1.50%
$5M to <$10M: 2.25%
$10M to <$15M: 3.25%
$15M to <$20M: 3.50%
$20M to <$25M: 3.75%
$20M or more: 3.90% 
Taxes Some tax deductions can be taken for owner’s share. Taxes are included in monthly maintenance. Owner pays typical homeowner taxes. 

Condominiums

Closing Cost Estimates for the Purchaser

 
  Fee Estimated Cost
Attorney Your Attorney Consult your attorney
(~$2,500–$5,000+)
Bank Points
Bank Application, Credit Check, etc. Bank Attorney
Appraisal
Tax Escrow
Mortgage Recording Tax
Mortgage Origination Fee 
0%-3% of loan value*
$400-$600
$900-$1,500
$300-$1,500*
~ 2-6 months of property taxes**
1.8% of mortgage amount < $500,000 1.925% of mortgage amount >$500,000+
~0 – 3% of loan amount 
Building Board Package Processing Fees
Move-in Fee
Move-in Deposit
Common Charges Adjustment
Condo Credit Check
New Development
Residential NYC Transfer Tax* Progressive NY State Transfer Tax*
$500-$2,000
$250-$1,000
$500-$1,500 (refundable)
Pro-rated during the month of closing $300-$500 per buyer
1% < $500,000
1.425% < $500,000+ 
.4% for residential transactions < $3M
.65% for residential transactions > $3M 
Government Recording Fees
Title Insurance
Municipal Searches
Real Estate Tax Adjustment
Mansion Tax
Residential Deed Transfers Title
Fee Closer
Lenders Policy Title Insurance
~$250
~0.45% of purchase price
$350-$500
Pro-rated amount depends on when the tax is collected
$1M to <$2M: 1.00%
$2M to <$3M: 1.25%
$3M to <$5M: 1.50%
$5M to <$10M: 2.25%
$10M to <$15M: 3.25%
$15M to <$20M: 3.50%
$20M to <$25M: 3.75%
$20M or more: 3.90% 
$75
$100-$500
Rates may vary

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