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

… C of O or just CO It identifies how a building can be usedfor example whether it is zoned for commercial or residential useand how many households are … a C of O you can withhold rent from the landlord Read on for more about what you need to know about a certificate of …

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

… When you search New York City rental listings you may see the term net effective rent or a higher rent amount called the … factored into the advertised price giving you a discount For example if an apartment is $3600 a month and the …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 26, 2025 - 4:00PM