Article: Manhattan building sales see 15 percent appreciation. (Manhattan, New York, New York)(Supplement: Annual Review and Forecast, section 1)

New York City land and building prices are continuing their upward surge for the fourth straight year, according to Massey Knakal Realty Services' year-end report. According our study of over 30,000 Manhattan buildings, overall prices rose another 15 percent in 1997 from the prior year, while sales volume (the actual number of properties sold) saw a dramatic increase as the effects of a Federal Capital Gains Reduction and the elimination of New York State "Cuomo" Property Gains Tax gave long-term owners a reason to sell.

Property Types and Prices

The firm broke down sales into five product groups: Residences (one- to three-family); Multiple Dwelling (three or ...

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