Pass Your New York Exam the First Time
New York requires 77 hours of pre-licensing education. The exam heavily tests co-op vs. condo differences - NYC has more co-ops than anywhere else! Understanding board approval processes and flip taxes is essential. New York also has unique disclosure requirements.
Questions
75
75 STATE
To Pass
70%
53 / 75 TO PASS
Time Limit
1.5 Hrs
90 TOTAL MINUTES
Provider
In-House/PSI
DOS
Pass your New York Salesperson, Associate Broker or Broker License
New York’s exam has no national portion at all, and most prep courses are still teaching the wrong material.
All 75 questions on the New York exam are state specific, administered by the DOS, not by a national testing provider. Candidates who spend their preparation time on national content are ready for an exam that New York does not administer. Generic prep tools and AI generated question banks are built around the national portion that does not exist in New York. The candidates who fail this exam are often the ones who studied the most, using the wrong resources.
The License Professor is written by licensed New York real estate professionals with direct knowledge of DOS exam content. Every question targets the state specific rules the exam tests, from co op board structures to New York license law violations.
Three Topics that Trip Up New York Students Most
Co-op vs. Condo Ownership
In a co-op you own shares in a corporation and hold a proprietary lease, not a deed — the exam ruthlessly tests this distinction, including how it changes financing, board approval, flip taxes, and subletting restrictions unique to New York.
Ad Valorem Tax Assessments
New York uses different assessment ratios by tax class (6% for Class 1 residential, 45% for Class 2-4) — students routinely fail questions requiring calculated assessed value versus real market value using these state-specific percentages.
Article 12-A Violations
Article 12-A of New York’s Real Property Law is the backbone of license law, and any single violation constitutes a misdemeanor — confuse it with a civil penalty and you lose critical points.
The New York Real Estate License Professor includes specialized deep dives for each of these.
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Your Path to New York Real Estate
Follow the progression from entry-level to advanced licensure.
Salesperson License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for individuals new to real estate who want to start their career helping clients buy and sell property To obtain a Salesperson license, you must be sponsored by a licensed broker or brokerage firm.
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 53 out of 75 questions correct to pass.
To upgrade: 2 years experience
Associate Broker License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for experienced agents ready to take on more responsibility while working under a supervising broker To obtain a Associate Broker license, you must be sponsored by a licensed broker or brokerage firm.
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 59 out of 84 questions correct to pass.
To upgrade: reach age 20, no sponsorship needed
Broker License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for experienced professionals who want to operate independently or run their own brokerage
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 59 out of 84 questions correct to pass.