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Regulatory
October 1, 2026 · 9 min read
Got a NYC Tax Lien Sale Notice? What Each Notice Means
The 90, 60, 30 and 10 day notices, the ways off the list, and what a lien buyer can and cannot do
A NYC tax lien sale notice is not a sale of your property. What the 90, 60, 30 and 10 day notices mean, how to get off the list, and selling with a lien.
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Regulatory
October 1, 2026 · 7 min read
NYC Pied-a-Terre Tax Ruling: Notices Canceled, 2 Suits Filed
A judge canceled about 17,000 NYC pied-a-terre tax notices on September 29, and two suits now challenge the tax itself. What changed and what did not.
Regulatory
October 1, 2026 · 7 min read
ROAD to Housing Act: What the Federal Law Means for NYC
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law July 11, 2026. Most of it needs funding first. The NYC provisions that matter, and the dates to watch.
Regulatory
August 20, 2026 · 7 min read
REBNY Primary Residence Rider: Pied-a-Terre Tax Lease Exemption
REBNY's Primary Residence Rider documents the tenant exemption from the NYC pied-a-terre surcharge. A covered condo can owe about $40,000 a year.
Regulatory
July 28, 2026 · 7 min read
NYC Co-op 45-Day Law: What Buyers and Sellers Must Know
Local Law 58 requires NYC co-op boards to decide on purchase applications within 45 days, effective today, with HPD fines up to $2,000 per violation.
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Regulatory
June 12, 2026 · 7 min read
NYC Buyer Representation Agreement 2026: What Buyers Need Before Touring
NYC buyers should understand buyer representation agreements before touring with an agent in 2026.
Regulatory
June 26, 2026 · 7 min read
NYC Rent Freeze 2026: What the Rent-Stabilized Vote Means
NYC's Rent Guidelines Board froze rents at 0% on one- and two-year leases for nearly 1 million stabilized apartments. Who it covers and what comes next.
Regulatory
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
NYC Cooling Law 2026: AC Mandate for Landlords (Int 994-A)
NYC landlords must provide AC to any tenant who requests it. Int 994-A makes cooling a legal right by 2030. Complete compliance guide.
Regulatory
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read
NYC Landlords Must Disclose Rent-Stabilized Units (2026 Update)
NYC landlords must now post notices disclosing rent-stabilized units in their buildings. What landlords, brokers, and tenants need to know.
Regulatory
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read
FARE Act: 11-Month Impact Report
Six months after the FARE Act took effect, the NYC rental market has seen significant shifts in how broker fees are handled and who pays them.
Regulatory
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
FARE Act Explained: Who Pays Broker Fees in NYC Now? (2026 Update)
The FARE Act requires the party who hires the broker to pay the fee. For most NYC rentals, that means the landlord now pays.
Regulatory
May 19, 2026 · 8 min read
NYC Renters Rights 2026: FARE Act Ends Broker Fees, Saves $5K+
NYC's FARE Act shifted broker fees to landlords in most rentals, saving tenants $5,000+ per lease. Know your disclosure rights before you sign.
Taxes & Costs
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
NYC Flip Tax Guide: What Sellers Pay
A co-op flip tax can cost sellers 1-3% of the sale price. Most buyers learn about them at closing. This guide explains every formula.
Regulatory
May 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Aztech Recognition Agreement 2026: NYC Co-op Closing Document
The Aztech recognition agreement is required by virtually every lender financing a NYC co-op purchase. Buyers who learn about it at closing day lose weeks. Here is what it does.
Fair Housing
April 2026 · 8 min read
Fair Housing Compliance: Federal & NY State Standards
Fair housing violations carry penalties up to $100,000 per violation in New York. Every protected class and compliance requirement for 2026.
Fair Housing
April 2026 · 7 min read
Reasonable Accommodation: NYC Renter's Rights for Disabilities
NYC's Human Rights Law requires landlords to provide reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities. Here's what qualifies, how to request it, and what to do if you're denied.
Taxes & Costs
April 22, 2026 · 14 min read
New York State Capital Gains Tax on Home Sale + Section 121
Yes, New York State conforms to the federal Section 121 exclusion: $250K single / $500K married gain shielded on primary home sales, plus NYC tax on top.
Regulatory
April 10, 2026 · 7 min read
J-51 Tax Incentive NYC 2026: Renewed Through 2036 for Co-ops
J-51 was renewed through 2036 with a higher $60,000 cap. Here is what changed, and what co-op and condo boards still wait on from the City Council.
Regulatory
April 10, 2026 · 8 min read
NYC COPA Bill 2026: What Building Owners and Investors Must Know
COPA was vetoed Dec 31, 2025 and is not law. A revised bill, Int. 905, is in committee. Here is what it would mean for owners and investors.
Regulatory
April 10, 2026 · 7 min read
NYC Good Cause Eviction: What Landlords and Investors Must Know
New York's Good Cause Eviction law caps rent increases and restricts evictions across market-rate apartments. Here is what landlords and investors need to know.
Regulatory
April 1, 2026 · 6 min read
NYC Co-op and Condo Tax Abatement Crackdown: What Owners Must Do Now
NYC's Dept of Finance sent letters to co-op and condo owners demanding residency proof. $13M in abatements are at risk and there is no clear legal standard for "primary residency."
Regulatory
April 1, 2026 · 6 min read
FARE Act 2026: Illegal Broker Fees in NYC
Nine months into the FARE Act, NYC renters have filed 1,600+ complaints but only two have ever received a refund. Here is what is actually happening with enforcement and what renters can do.
Taxes & Costs
March 2026 · 8 min read
NYC Mansion Tax 2026 Rates: Brackets, Calculator, Who Pays
A $2,000,000 contract owes $25,000 in NYC mansion tax; $1,999,999 owes $20,000. Every 2026 bracket, the buyer-pays rule, and four legal ways to lower it.
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