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 … match your planned use the bank isnt going to approve your mortgage  And if youre a tenant and find out the apartment …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM
What’s a condop? What do I need to know about buying there?

… for an apartment in New York City you may come across a listing for a condop particularly if you are searching for sponsor coops A condop is probably the most misunderstood type of NYC apartment and while … shared spaces including common hallways or laundry rooms What to know about buying or selling a condop in NYC

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 6, 2025 - 10:30AM
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 … amount called the gross rent This can make it difficult to figure out how much money youll be handing over to the landlord each month When landlords offer concessions like a month or two …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 26, 2025 - 4:00PM
What are the differences between jumbo and conforming loans?

… If youre apartment shopping in New York City and plan on getting a … mortgage youve probably come across the following terms for loans jumbo and conforming Confused about what they are or … in NYC anywaythe citys coops and condos have their own building requirements that ask you to put down at least 10 …

By Brick Underground |December 4, 2024 - 2:30PM