New York City Real Estate
Buying a Condo, Co-op or House
Compare the cost and the rules of ownership alongside the price and layout. For a condo or co-op, ask for current common charges or maintenance, any assessments, and the building’s policies on renovations, rentals and pets. Ask your lender early whether the building and ownership type fit your financing plan.
Have your advisers review the applicable building documents, financial statements, planned projects and approval process. For a house or small multifamily property, give particular attention to condition, operating costs and how the property is currently used. Use the Buyer Guide to organize your search and questions before a showing.
Preparing a New York City Sale
Start with comparable transactions in the building or nearby and review competing listings that a buyer is likely to see. Consider floor level, light, condition, outdoor space and monthly charges when choosing comparisons. For houses and small buildings, review the lot, occupancy and any income or expenses a buyer will need to understand.
Gather your unit or property details, building documents, assessment information and any renovation records. Plan when the property can be photographed and shown. When offers arrive, compare financing, contingencies and the proposed timetable along with price. The Seller Guide walks through preparation and offer review.
Leasing or Buying Commercial Space
Describe your intended use before touring space. List the items that would rule a property out, such as loading access, ceiling height, power, ventilation, operating hours or customer access. Separate those requirements from improvements you can price and plan for.
Before you rely on a space for a particular use, discuss building records and required approvals with qualified advisers. Ask how rent increases and additional charges are calculated, who pays for work and repairs, and when the space will be delivered. Review current opportunities and leasing questions on the Commercial Real Estate page.
Managing a New York City Property
Whether you own a rental unit or a small building, start with occupancy, existing leases and the work that needs attention. Share upcoming renewals, any outstanding repairs and the records already available so you can identify where management support would help.
Ask who handles tenant communication, which expenses need owner approval and what will appear in routine reports. Agree how emergencies are handled and which work needs a specialist. See New York City property management for a starting point.
Property Records and Your Next Step
Look up recorded documents for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx through the city’s ACRIS property records service. For Staten Island records, start with the Richmond County Clerk. The NYC Department of Buildings’ building history guide explains how to look for permits, filings and violations. Ask your advisers to interpret the records for your transaction.
When you contact Blaise, share the borough or address, the property type and the decision you need to make. If you’re also looking outside the city, see the Long Island Real Estate Guide.
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