What is the certificate of occupancy and why is it such a big deal?

… When youre buying in New York City one of the documents you will need to obtain is the certificate of … useand how many households are allowed at the address Whats more if youre a buyer seeking financing and the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM
Understanding net effective rent: Here's how to calculate your real monthly rent

… demand for apartments is low which is not the case now Pro Tip Pro Tip Pocketing a free months rent is a hollow … rent and net effective rent A few years ago a StreetEasy survey found that 40 percent of renters were confused by the … apartment on StreetEasyand other sites for that matteryour results will pull in listings when either the net or gross …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 26, 2025 - 4:00PM
What is a pied-à-terre? What makes it different from a typical NYC apartment?

… use the unit eg as an Airbnb or shortterm rental or even a free lodging for a steady stream of invited family and … But most buyers want a piedàterre in Manhattan near the citys cultural institutions and business centers  … opened offices Downtown such as Disney and Google in Hudson Square There is also great condo inventory in the area …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 7, 2025 - 12:30PM
What is a community land trust? How does it help low-income buyers?

… Dallas said … $14 million for Interboro CLT … New funding for Interboro CLT may help raise the profile of what … these organizations do Representative Hakeem Jeffries House Democratic leader announced last week he secured … a say in how their building is run The CLT provides ongoing services to the building such as financial guidance   Dallas …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 25, 2025 - 2:00PM