NYC Real Estate Attorney

New York City Real Estate Attorneys

Real estate transactions in New York City are among the most complex in the country. Whether you are purchasing your first co-op in Manhattan, closing on a commercial property in Brooklyn, negotiating a retail lease in Queens, or selling a multi-family home in the Bronx, every transaction involves layers of legal, financial, and regulatory considerations that require experienced counsel.

New York is one of a handful of states that requires attorney involvement in real estate transactions. This requirement exists for good reason: the stakes are high, the contracts are detailed, and the consequences of overlooking a single provision can be significant. At Agarunov Law Firm, P.C., our real estate attorneys provide the thorough, responsive representation that New York buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants need to protect their interests and close with confidence.

From our offices in Manhattan's Financial District, we represent clients in residential and commercial real estate matters throughout all five boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester County. Our practice covers the full spectrum of real estate transactions, from straightforward residential closings to complex commercial acquisitions and everything in between.

Flat-Fee Pricing for NYC Real Estate Closings

Most residential transactions are handled for a single flat fee, so you know your legal cost before you sign a contract. Flat fees for residential purchases and sales start at $1,500. The final fee depends on whether you are buying or selling, the property type (co-op, condo, house or multi-family), whether there is financing or a co-op board package, and how complex the deal is, including title issues, estate or sponsor sales, and tight timelines. We quote your fee after a free consultation, before any work begins.

Residential flat fees start at $1,500; the final fee depends on the transaction and is quoted in writing before any work begins. See what a flat-fee closing covers.

What We Do for Buyers and Sellers

When you are buying

• Review and negotiate the contract of sale, including the mortgage contingency, board approval condition and closing date
• Investigate the building: co-op financial statements and board minutes, or the condo offering plan, budget and any pending assessments
• Guide you through the co-op board package or condo right-of-first-refusal waiver
• Review the title report and survey, and clear any liens or defects before closing
• Coordinate with your lender, review the closing statement, and represent you at closing

When you are selling

• Prepare and negotiate the contract of sale and hold the buyer’s deposit in escrow
• Confirm the co-op flip tax and transfer requirements with the managing agent
• Order mortgage payoff letters and resolve open liens or violations that could delay closing
• Prepare the NYC and NYS transfer tax returns and the deed or stock transfer documents
• Review the closing adjustments so your net proceeds are correct

Our Real Estate Services

We handle every type of real estate transaction in the New York market. Each area of our practice has its own dedicated page with detailed information about our approach and what you can expect.

Why Real Estate Transactions in NYC Require Experienced Counsel

New York City real estate operates under a legal framework that differs substantially from the rest of the country. The prevalence of cooperative housing, the complexity of commercial lease structures, the involvement of managing agents and co-op boards, and the layered regulatory environment create unique challenges that require attorneys with specific NYC transactional experience.

Contract Complexity

New York real estate contracts are detailed, negotiated documents — not standard fill-in-the-blank forms. The standard contract used for residential transactions in NYC runs dozens of pages and contains provisions covering mortgage contingencies, board approval conditions, title objections, closing date flexibility, inspection rights, and more. Each provision has implications for risk allocation, and the details matter. We review, mark up, and negotiate every contract to protect our client's position.

Co-op and Condo Governance

Approximately 75% of the housing stock in Manhattan consists of cooperative apartments, and condominiums represent a growing share of new development across all boroughs. Each type of housing has its own governing structure, governing documents, financial requirements, and transaction process. Co-ops require board approval, proprietary lease assignment, and due diligence on the building's corporate finances. Condos involve offering plan review, common charge analysis, and distinct closing procedures. Understanding these structures is essential to effective representation.

Title and Due Diligence

Title issues in New York City — particularly in older buildings, estate sales, and properties with complex ownership histories — require careful examination. Liens, encumbrances, easements, boundary disputes, and title defects are not uncommon, and discovering them after closing can be extremely expensive to resolve. Our due diligence process is thorough and designed to identify and resolve issues before they affect the transaction.

Commercial Lease Negotiation

Commercial leases in NYC are complex, long-term commitments with provisions that can significantly affect a tenant's business operations and a landlord's investment return. Rent escalation formulas, CAM charges, build-out allowances, exclusivity clauses, assignment and subletting rights, default and remedy provisions, and renewal options all require careful negotiation. We represent both landlords and tenants in lease transactions and bring a practical, deal-oriented approach to every negotiation.

Areas We Serve

From our offices at 40 Wall Street in Manhattan's Financial District, we represent clients in real estate transactions throughout the New York metropolitan area. Our clients include first-time homebuyers, experienced investors, commercial landlords, retail tenants, developers, and property management companies across Manhattan (including the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown, Downtown, Harlem, and the Financial District), Brooklyn (Park Slope, Williamsburg, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Crown Heights, Bushwick), Queens (Astoria, Long Island City, Forest Hills, Flushing, Jackson Heights), the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk Counties), and Westchester County.

Serving New York and New Jersey

Agarunov Law Firm is licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey. In addition to representing clients across all five NYC boroughs and Long Island, we handle real estate transactions in Northern and Central New Jersey including Bergen County (Englewood, Fort Lee, Hackensack, Teaneck, Paramus), Hudson County (Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken), Essex County (Newark, Montclair, Livingston), Passaic County (Paterson, Wayne, Clifton), and Middlesex County (New Brunswick, Edison, Woodbridge).

New Jersey matters are handled from our Englewood office at 285 Grand Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631, including the three-business-day attorney review period that follows every signed New Jersey residential contract. See our New Jersey real estate attorney page for NJ-specific services.

Our dual-state licensing allows us to represent clients in cross-border transactions and provide seamless legal counsel whether your property is in New York, New Jersey, or both.

What Our Real Estate Clients Say

“Tatyana is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. As a first-time homebuyer, I really appreciated how she took the time to explain everything clearly and made me feel confident every step of the way.”

“Tatyana was great! I closed on a co-op and she was proactive about asking clarifying questions, offering advice, and tracking down all the details. She came through with a solution to make sure we closed on time.”

“She was very thorough in explaining the process, attentive to questions and receptive to the natural anxieties of a first-time home buyer. She helped close the purchase in the expected timeframe while looking out for my best interests.”

“Tatyana helped me close on a condominium. She was very knowledgeable and helped me through the entire process. I am very happy with the service she provided.”

“I contacted Tatyana to help me review commercial lease agreements and I’m happy I did. She found errors which could have caused lots of issues in the future. She made sure the agreements were reworded to my advantage.”