Buying in Manhattan

Manhattan purchases run on rules that exist nowhere else — co-op boards, attorney-driven contracts, the mansion tax. These guides walk the whole path.

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  Co-op vs Condo: The Decision That Shapes Everything Else

  Roughly 70% of Manhattan apartments for sale are co-ops. Understanding the difference is the first real step in any Manhattan purchase.

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  How Buying in Manhattan Actually Works, Step by Step

  From pre-approval to closing in roughly 60–90 days — what happens, in what order, and where deals fall apart.

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  What Buying Really Costs: Closing Costs and the Mansion Tax

  Budget 2–5% of the purchase price on top of your down payment — more for new development. Here's where it goes.