New York — Tri-State

New York title & closing services.

Hudson Titles supports New York title insurance and closing work from our Manhattan and Bayside offices, coordinating directly with counsel on attorney-driven transactions.

What is specific to New York.

  • Attorney-driven closings

    New York transactions are typically run by counsel for each side. We coordinate title, searches and the closing with both attorneys.

  • Transfer taxes and filings

    New York transfers commonly involve state transfer tax and, in New York City, additional city filings such as the RPTT and RP-5217/ACRIS submissions.

  • Municipal and building searches

    Departmental, permit, and ECB/open violation searches are customary on many New York City properties.

  • Condos and co-ops

    Condominium transactions are insured as real property; co-op transactions involve shares and a proprietary lease, so the search and coverage differ.

Markets served

  • Manhattan
  • Brooklyn
  • Queens
  • The Bronx
  • Staten Island
  • Westchester County
  • Nassau County
  • Suffolk County

Office location: Physical offices: 16 W. 32nd St., New York, NY 10001 and 209-35 Northern Blvd, Ste 201, Bayside, NY 11361.

Questions

New York answers.

How much does title insurance cost in New York?

New York title premiums are set from the insured amount under the applicable rate schedule, and a lender's policy issued at the same time as an owner's policy is generally charged at a simultaneous-issue rate. Search, municipal and recording charges are billed separately.

Do I need title insurance for a New York co-op?

A co-op purchase transfers shares rather than real property, so a standard owner's policy does not apply the same way. Lien and UCC searches are customary and some underwriters offer co-op specific coverage.

Do you work with attorneys on New York closings?

Yes. Most New York files are opened by counsel, and we coordinate requirements, clearance and the closing directly with the attorneys involved.

Ready when you are.

Run a preliminary estimate in about a minute, or send us the transaction and our team will follow up with detailed figures.