taxes

Super talls on Billionaire's Row
Co-ops
What co-op and condo boards need to know about NYC's new pied-à-terre tax
By Emily Myers |July 15, 2026 - 9:30AM
Brick townhouses in NYC
Negotiating + Financing
What is a CEMA loan, and how can it reduce my mortgage recording tax?

… modification agreement or CEMA is a loan only available to New Yorkers The most common CEMA is offered to those who are refinancing their mortgage In some unique cases it is also available to … pay tax on the new mortgage minus the remaining balance transferred from the seller Because the recording tax is …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 18, 2026 - 9:30AM
Manhattan Midtown Skyline View From the East River
Improve
New York just extended the J-51 tax abatement. Here are five key details condo and co-op boards need to know
By Emily Myers |June 10, 2026 - 9:30AM
NYC rowhouses
Live
New state legislation would tax 'predatory' home flippers in NYC
By Cassidy Jensen |May 20, 2026 - 11:30AM
Governor Kathy Hochul announces proposed a pied-à-terre tax
Buy
Hochul unveils new pied-à-terre tax on NYC luxury second homes
By Jennifer White Karp |April 16, 2026 - 3:00PM
Buildings tower along NYC waterfront
Investing
What owners and would-be buyers should know about the increased SALT deduction cap
By Jennifer White Karp |July 21, 2025 - 4:30PM
Houses and apartment buildings in Queens, NYC
Troubleshooting
Mayor Adams is bringing the tax lien sale back. Here’s how to get your property off the list
By Jennifer White Karp |May 16, 2025 - 9:30AM
View from the High Line Park to the Buildings of 10th Ave Manhattan
Buy
Mansion or not, you can't escape the so-called mansion tax
By Jennifer White Karp |April 14, 2025 - 10:00AM
nyc old and new buildings
Negotiating + Financing
What is a mortgage recording tax? Are there ways to reduce it?
By Brick Underground |February 18, 2025 - 12:30PM
NYC brownstones
Getting Ready
How to reduce your capital gains tax when selling your NYC co-op, condo, or brownstone
By Brick Underground |February 10, 2025 - 1:30PM