NY RE 23 MASTER EXAM REVIEW 2026/2027 | COMPLETE QUESTION
BANK & STUDY GUIDE | COMPREHENSIVE NY REAL ESTATE PREP |
HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS | VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. Who is responsible for collecting real property taxes in New York City?
The mayor
The treasurer
The city council
The commissioner of finance
2. If a homeowner wishes to build a deck adjacent to a wetland, which steps
should they take to ensure compliance with local regulations?
Obtain a building permit from the building department only.
Contact the zoning board of appeals for a variance.
Submit a request to the city council for approval.
Consult the wetlands commission for necessary permits and
guidelines.
3. In the event that local building codes are stricter than state codes, which will
be enforced?
most recent building codes
national building codes
local building codes
state building codes
4. What is the primary responsibility of a town assessor in New York?
Testifies in property tax cases
, Implements the town's budget
Collects taxes
Determines a property's tax value
5. Name the three types of incorporated municipalities in New York.
Cities, towns, and villages
Counties, districts, and boroughs
Villages, boroughs, and districts
Cities, counties, and townships
6. The head of the New York City Council is the
Speaker.
Mayor.
President.
Director.
7. Describe the role of the city engineer in relation to municipal infrastructure
projects.
The city engineer is responsible for estimating construction costs
and overseeing the design and implementation of infrastructure
projects.
The city engineer enforces building codes and safety regulations.
The city engineer manages the zoning regulations for land use.
The city engineer evaluates property for taxation purposes.
,8. Which municipal entity is responsible for approving construction plans in a
village?
Zoning board of appeals
Village trustees
City council
Planning board
9. Which local department must a buyer consult for guidelines on well-drilling
and septic system installation?
Local health department
City engineer
City planning department
Zoning board of appeals
10. What is one responsibility of a planning board in New York?
Enforcing building codes
Conducting property tax assessments
Reviewing land use proposals
Managing city budgets
11. If a new residential development in New York is proposed and requires
septic system installation, which department should the developers consult
for compliance guidelines?
Building department
Planning department
, Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Health
12. If a property owner in New York wants to build a structure that does not
comply with existing zoning laws, which entity would they need to appeal to
for a variance?
The planning board
The environmental protection agency
The zoning board of appeals
The city council
13. Describe the role of the building department in local governance regarding
construction and safety.
The building department manages land use and zoning regulations.
The building department oversees the planning and design of public
spaces.
The building department assesses property values for taxation
purposes.
The building department ensures that all construction projects
comply with building codes to maintain safety and standards.
14. Describe the role of a planning board in local governance within New York
municipalities.
The planning board enforces building codes and safety regulations.
The planning board conducts property assessments for taxation
purposes.
BANK & STUDY GUIDE | COMPREHENSIVE NY REAL ESTATE PREP |
HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS | VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. Who is responsible for collecting real property taxes in New York City?
The mayor
The treasurer
The city council
The commissioner of finance
2. If a homeowner wishes to build a deck adjacent to a wetland, which steps
should they take to ensure compliance with local regulations?
Obtain a building permit from the building department only.
Contact the zoning board of appeals for a variance.
Submit a request to the city council for approval.
Consult the wetlands commission for necessary permits and
guidelines.
3. In the event that local building codes are stricter than state codes, which will
be enforced?
most recent building codes
national building codes
local building codes
state building codes
4. What is the primary responsibility of a town assessor in New York?
Testifies in property tax cases
, Implements the town's budget
Collects taxes
Determines a property's tax value
5. Name the three types of incorporated municipalities in New York.
Cities, towns, and villages
Counties, districts, and boroughs
Villages, boroughs, and districts
Cities, counties, and townships
6. The head of the New York City Council is the
Speaker.
Mayor.
President.
Director.
7. Describe the role of the city engineer in relation to municipal infrastructure
projects.
The city engineer is responsible for estimating construction costs
and overseeing the design and implementation of infrastructure
projects.
The city engineer enforces building codes and safety regulations.
The city engineer manages the zoning regulations for land use.
The city engineer evaluates property for taxation purposes.
,8. Which municipal entity is responsible for approving construction plans in a
village?
Zoning board of appeals
Village trustees
City council
Planning board
9. Which local department must a buyer consult for guidelines on well-drilling
and septic system installation?
Local health department
City engineer
City planning department
Zoning board of appeals
10. What is one responsibility of a planning board in New York?
Enforcing building codes
Conducting property tax assessments
Reviewing land use proposals
Managing city budgets
11. If a new residential development in New York is proposed and requires
septic system installation, which department should the developers consult
for compliance guidelines?
Building department
Planning department
, Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Health
12. If a property owner in New York wants to build a structure that does not
comply with existing zoning laws, which entity would they need to appeal to
for a variance?
The planning board
The environmental protection agency
The zoning board of appeals
The city council
13. Describe the role of the building department in local governance regarding
construction and safety.
The building department manages land use and zoning regulations.
The building department oversees the planning and design of public
spaces.
The building department assesses property values for taxation
purposes.
The building department ensures that all construction projects
comply with building codes to maintain safety and standards.
14. Describe the role of a planning board in local governance within New York
municipalities.
The planning board enforces building codes and safety regulations.
The planning board conducts property assessments for taxation
purposes.
