Define the investment goal
Rental income, a second home and long-term appreciation lead to different buildings, ownership structures and timelines.
INVEST IN NEW YORK
Invest in New York real estate with a clear view of costs and rules.
We help international investors compare buildings, understand rental restrictions and carrying costs, and coordinate attorneys, lenders and tax advisers before making an offer.
HOW WE HELP
A search built around income, costs and your holding period.
Check the rules before the price
Co-ops often limit renting and condos are usually more flexible, but every building sets its own rules. We review them before you make an offer.
Understand the real carrying costs
Common charges or maintenance, property taxes, insurance and vacancy add up. We help you compare them across buildings.
Coordinate the right team
Your attorney, lender and tax adviser answer the legal, financing and tax questions. We coordinate with them through closing.
WHAT TO COMPARE
Two common ways international buyers invest.
The right path depends on how much you want to manage and how soon you may want to sell.
| What to look at | Buy to rent out | Buy a second home |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Rental demand, building rules and the income left after costs | Comfortable use when you visit and what happens when you are away |
| The property | Rental demand by area and building type | Location, layout and building services for occasional use |
| Building rules | Leasing restrictions and board or condo approval | Rules on renting the home while you are away |
| Context to compare | Comparable sales and asking-rent context | Resale considerations and your holding period |
| Costs | Taxes, common charges, maintenance and vacancy | Costs you still pay while the home is empty |
PIED-À-TERRE
Buying a pied-à-terre? What people often miss.
Co-ops may restrict second-home use
Many co-op boards limit or ban use as a non-primary residence, and some cap subletting. Condos are usually more flexible, but every building sets its own rules.
Board approval takes time
Co-ops usually ask for detailed financials and a board interview, which can add weeks. Condos usually have a lighter approval process.
Financing works differently
Second-home loans often need a larger down payment, some co-ops require cash reserves after closing, and not every lender lends to an LLC.
A new city tax on some second homes
New York City recently enacted an annual surcharge on certain higher-value homes that are not a primary residence. The rules are still being tested in court, so confirm the current position with your tax adviser.
Residency and estate taxes
Spending many days in New York can raise tax residency questions, and New York estate tax can apply to New York property owned by non-residents. Ask your adviser before you buy.
Some steps may need you in person
A board interview or the closing may require you or a representative to be present. We tell you early which steps apply to your building.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by building, so confirm the details with your attorney and tax adviser.
WHAT AN INVESTOR GETS WITH US
Built for investors who look at the numbers.
An investor's view of the numbers
Costs, rental context and resale potential compared across buildings, with an investment analyst's eye.
Off-market opportunities
Years of working alongside New York real estate professionals give us early access to properties that never reach the portals.
One contact for the whole team
One dedicated contact who coordinates your attorney, lender and tax adviser through closing.
Support from abroad
Live video tours, organized documents and updates in English or Spanish, and clear guidance on which steps need you or a representative in person.
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