RPTT rate
1.00%
Current NYC Real Property Transfer Tax rate based on the transfer type entered.
Real Estate utility
NYC Transfer Tax Calculator
Estimate New York City Real Property Transfer Tax from the transfer price and property type.
Estimated NYC transfer tax
$0.00
Estimated Real Property Transfer Tax for the transfer price entered.
Transfer price
$0.00
Shown again so the tax amount can be read against the transaction value.
Why NYC transfer tax needs its own page
New York City transfer tax is not the same as a generic US real-estate fee. The rate changes based on the transfer-price threshold and the kind of property being transferred.
Why a city-specific transfer tax calculator matters
Property transfer taxes in the US are highly local. A generic national calculator would be inaccurate for NYC, where the transfer-tax structure has its own rates and thresholds.
What this page is designed for
It gives a fast estimate of the NYC city transfer tax itself so buyers, sellers, and brokers can isolate that part of the closing-cost picture before layering on the rest.
Frequently asked questions
What is NYC transfer tax?
This page estimates New York City's Real Property Transfer Tax, which is charged on transfers of real property in New York City and uses different rates depending on the property type and transfer-price threshold.
Does this cover New York State transfer tax too?
No. This page is focused on the NYC transfer tax only. State-level charges and other closing costs should be estimated separately.
Why does the property type change the rate?
Because NYC applies different transfer-tax rates to residential one-to-three family homes and to other property types, and the threshold structure also matters.
Is this useful for condos and co-ops?
It is most directly useful for transfers where the NYC Real Property Transfer Tax structure applies as entered. Buyers should still confirm exact tax treatment with the professionals handling the transaction.
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