Buyer guides

Plain guides for buying an apartment in New York City: co-ops vs condos, closing costs, and what to check before you bid.

• Buying an apartment in NYC: steps, costs, timelineBuying an apartment in New York City takes about two to four months from accepted offer to keys, and it works differently from most of the US. Most…updated 2026-11-10
• Co-op vs condo in NYC: what changes for a buyerIn New York City, a co-op usually costs less to buy than a comparable condo, but it is harder to get into, harder to rent out, and its monthly bill already…updated 2026-11-10
• NYC closing costs for buyers, with worked examplesA buyer in New York City usually pays about 1–2% of the price in closing costs on a co-op and 3–4% on a condo, plus more on a new-development condo. The gap…updated 2026-11-10