FinCEN and the Laws Reshaping NYC Real Estate in 2026

In addition to the informative, expert-led discussion about the changing landscape of NYC's real estate market, you will get the opportunity to view a rare Upper East Side luxury condo 2BR 2.5BTH featuring generous interior space and renovations creating exceptional long-term value in one of Manhattan’s most desirable buildings at the Oxford.

What We’ll Cover:

FinCEN – Effective March 1, 2026

    •    Transition from NYC Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) to the new nationwide Residential Real Estate Rule

    •    Reporting requirements for all-cash residential purchases made through LLCs, trusts, or entities

    •    Beneficial ownership disclosure and increased federal transparency

    •    Implications for privacy, structuring, and closing strategy

Other Key 2026 Legal and Market Changes

    •    Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS)

    •    Article 16 (State Budget)

    •    SoHo/NoHo Artist-in-Residence law updates

    •    485-x tax incentive program

    •    Affordable Housing Retention Act (AHRA)

What This Means for the Market

    •    Greater due diligence for entity buyers

    •    Increased documentation and source-of-funds review

    •    Regulatory impacts on pricing, liquidity, and transaction timelines

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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