Everything that goes into what your New York City apartment is actually worth — written for condo and co-op owners across the five boroughs.
Why Zestimate and other automated online estimates get NYC condos and co-ops wrong, and how to actually find out.
The comps-based approach appraisers and buyers actually use — and how to apply it to your own apartment.
Why condos often sell at a meaningful premium over co-ops — and what it means for your apartment's price.
Why a bank appraisal and a broker's market estimate can come back with different numbers — and which one actually matters.
Current price trends, inventory levels, mortgage rates, and the neighborhoods seeing the strongest demand.
Transfer taxes, broker commission, attorney fees, and flip tax — a full breakdown of what comes out of your sale price.
How the $250K/$500K home sale exclusion works, and what federal, state, and city tax you may owe above it.
What a flip tax actually costs you, how board approval timelines work, and how a strict board can affect your price.
Renovation, floor level, outdoor space, and building amenities — what buyers actually pay a premium for.
Seasonality, market timing, and the personal signals that tell NYC owners it's the right moment to list.