Max Sherman

06/29/2026

Most buyers aren’t talking about this yet.

They should be.

New York is considering a second home tax that could make owning a luxury pied-à-terre a lot more expensive.

If you’re buying a Manhattan apartment as a second home or an investment, this isn’t just another headline. It could change what ownership costs you every year.

Swipe through to see who could be affected, what properties are being targeted, and why this proposal deserves your attention.

If you’re planning to buy in NYC, let’s talk before the rules change.

Reach out to your local real estate expert below 👇🏻

𝐌𝐚𝐱 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
📧 𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧@𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦
📱 +𝟏 (𝟔𝟒𝟔) 𝟖𝟐𝟒-𝟗𝟑𝟎𝟏
💻 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝟐𝐦𝐚𝐱.𝐜𝐨𝐦

06/26/2026

06/23/2026

✨𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗟𝗨𝗫𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧✨
Jun 15 - 22

📍 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗻

The Manhattan luxury real estate market, defined as properties priced $5M+, saw 16 contracts signed this week: 7 condos, 7 co-ops, and 2 townhouses. The previous week saw 26 deals.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀:

• Average Asking Price: $9.03M
• Average Discount: 5%
• Median Asking Price: $7.41M
• Total Volume: $144.47M
• Average Days on Market: 213
• Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $2,413

📍 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗹𝘆𝗻

The Brooklyn luxury real estate market, defined as properties priced $2M+, saw 28 contracts signed this week: 14 condos, 1 co-op, and 13 townhouses. The previous week saw 30 deals.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀:

• Average Asking Price: $3.33M
• Average Discount: 1%
• Median Asking Price: $2.90M
• Total Volume: $93.15M
• Average Days on Market: 56
• Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $1,545

For more information about the NYC luxury market, contact Max Sherman below.

Reach out to your local real estate expert below 👇🏻

𝐌𝐚𝐱 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
📧 𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧@𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦
📱 +𝟏 (𝟔𝟒𝟔) 𝟖𝟐𝟒-𝟗𝟑𝟎𝟏
💻 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝟐𝐦𝐚𝐱.𝐜𝐨𝐦

06/16/2026

✨𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗟𝗨𝗫𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧✨
Jun 08 - 14

📍 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗻

The Manhattan luxury real estate market, defined as properties priced $5M+, saw 26 contracts signed this week: 15 condos, 10 co-ops, and 1 townhouse. The previous week saw 25 deals.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀:

• Average Asking Price: $9.68M
• Average Discount: 2%
• Median Asking Price: $6.50M
• Total Volume: $251.63M
• Average Days on Market: 123
• Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $2,843

📍 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗹𝘆𝗻

The Brooklyn luxury real estate market, defined as properties priced $2M+, saw 30 contracts signed this week: 12 condos, 1 co-op, and 17 townhouses. The previous week saw 25 deals.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀:

• Average Asking Price: $4.20M
• Average Discount: 1%
• Median Asking Price: $3.58M
• Total Volume: $125.93M
• Average Days on Market: 77
• Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $1,476

For more information about the NYC luxury market, contact Max Sherman below.

Reach out to your local real estate expert below 👇🏻

𝐌𝐚𝐱 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
📧 𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧@𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦
📱 +𝟏 (𝟔𝟒𝟔) 𝟖𝟐𝟒-𝟗𝟑𝟎𝟏
💻 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝟐𝐦𝐚𝐱.𝐜𝐨𝐦

06/15/2026

✨🔑 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓

📍 𝟏𝟗𝟔 𝐒 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐇𝐂
𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠, 𝐍𝐘 𝟏𝟏𝟐𝟏𝟏

𝟐 𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐬 | 𝟏 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐡

An exceptionally reimagined penthouse loft at The Pad featuring 18-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and more than 550 SF of private outdoor space across a balcony and rooftop terrace. Flooded with natural light from double exposures, this home delivers a rare indoor-outdoor lifestyle in the heart of South Williamsburg. ✨

Thoughtfully renovated throughout, the residence offers custom millwork, built-in storage, a marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a redesigned bath, integrated office space, an expansive sleeping loft, and in-unit washer/dryer. A truly unique home that stands apart from the typical Williamsburg rental.

Now offered at $7,500/month. Looking for something you won’t find anywhere else in Williamsburg?

𝐌𝐚𝐱 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
📧 : 𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧@𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦
📱 : +𝟏 (𝟔𝟒𝟔) 𝟖𝟐𝟒-𝟗𝟑𝟎𝟏
💻 : 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝟐𝐦𝐚𝐱.𝐜𝐨𝐦

06/09/2026

✨𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗟𝗨𝗫𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧✨
Jun 01 - 07

📍 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗻

The Manhattan luxury real estate market, defined as properties priced $5M+, saw 25 contracts signed this week: 13 condos, 6 co-ops, and 6 townhouses. The previous week saw 23 deals.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀:

• Average Asking Price: $12.01M
• Average Discount: 2%
• Median Asking Price: $7.35M
• Total Volume: $300.37M
• Average Days on Market: 159
• Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $2,656

📍 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗹𝘆𝗻

The Brooklyn luxury real estate market, defined as properties priced $2M+, saw 25 contracts signed this week: 17 condos, 1 co-op, and 7 townhouses. The previous week saw 28 deals.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀:

• Average Asking Price: $3.23M
• Average Discount: 1%
• Median Asking Price: $2.60M
• Total Volume: $80.69M
• Average Days on Market: 68
• Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $1,506

For more information about the NYC luxury market, contact Max Sherman below.

Reach out to your local real estate expert below 👇🏻

𝐌𝐚𝐱 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
📧 𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧@𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦
📱 +𝟏 (𝟔𝟒𝟔) 𝟖𝟐𝟒-𝟗𝟑𝟎𝟏
💻 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝟐𝐦𝐚𝐱.𝐜𝐨𝐦

06/08/2026

✨🔑 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃

📍 𝟏𝟕𝟔 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝟏
𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠, 𝐍𝐘 𝟏𝟏𝟐𝟏𝟏

𝟐 𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐬 | 𝟏 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐡

Beautifully renovated duplex offering the privacy of a townhome in the heart of South Williamsburg. As the only residence above a storefront, this home combines flexible living space with a private deck and garden for seamless indoor-outdoor living. ✨

The main level features an open-concept kitchen and living area with oversized windows, abundant natural light, stainless steel appliances, and direct outdoor access. Upstairs offers a bedroom, additional living space perfect for a home office or guest area, a skylit bathroom, in-unit washer/dryer, and excellent storage throughout.

Now offered at $6,250/month. Looking for a home that combines privacy, outdoor space, and the best of Williamsburg living?

𝐌𝐚𝐱 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
📧 : 𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧@𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦
📱 : +𝟏 (𝟔𝟒𝟔) 𝟖𝟐𝟒-𝟗𝟑𝟎𝟏
💻 : 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝟐𝐦𝐚𝐱.𝐜𝐨𝐦