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 … your mortgage  And if youre a tenant and find out the apartment doesnt have a C of O you can withhold rent from … … The certificate of occupancy issued by the Department of Buildings is needed for both townhouses and apartment

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM
What is a mortgage recording tax? Are there ways to reduce it?

… you pay 1925 percent Both of these figures include a 05 percent state levy and New Yorkers are entitled to a $30 …

By Brick Underground |February 18, 2025 - 12:30PM