New York City's property tax system has long been criticized for its outdated approach to valuing high-end residential properties, particularly co-ops and condos. According to experts, the current system relies on outdated formulas and methodologies that often result in these luxury homes being significantly undervalued. As a result, the city may be forced to overhaul its property tax assessment process to ensure that these high-end second homes are accurately valued and contributing their fair share to the city's coffers. With the city's real estate market continuing to boom, a revised system could bring in much-needed revenue and help to alleviate the burden on homeowners.


NYC's property tax system undervalues co-ops and condos, so experts said the city will have to come up with a new system for valuing high-end second homes.