If your combined apartment was merged without proper DOB permits or board approval, the buyer's attorney or lender may require legal separation back to the original configuration - or refuse to proceed entirely. Before listing, verify DOB permits, board alteration agreements, certificate of occupancy amendments, and updated share allocations or tax lots. Missing any of these can severely narrow your buyer pool.
From the seller playbook: Combined Unit Sales - Decombination Risk and Legal Reversal Requirements
This is general information, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Every situation is different. Talk to a licensed attorney, accountant or tax professional before you act.
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