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

… O you can withhold rent from the landlord Read on for more about what you need to know about a certificate of occupancy Editors note An earlier … issue a vacate order for buildings without them  Not sure about your buildings status You can look up any propertys C …

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

… percent the shareholders couldnt take advantage of certain homeowner tax deductions To fix that owners and developers … including common hallways or laundry rooms What to know about buying or selling a condop in NYC Multiple boards add … seeing enough homes for sale in your price range or target neighborhoodandor youd like to avoid a bidding war consider …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 6, 2025 - 10:30AM
Understanding net effective rent: Here's how to calculate your real monthly rent

… like a month or two of free rent to encourage you to sign a lease they often advertise the apartment at the net … factored into the advertised price giving you a discount For example if an apartment is $3600 a month and the … when there is a problem with the apartment or demand for apartments is low which is not the case now Pro Tip Pro Tip …

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

NYC or are looking to sell your apartment and want to know what appeals to a piedàterre buyer read on … Who is buying … said Frank Barone an agent at Douglas Elliman Piedsàterre arent exclusively for the superwealthy either Some buyers are … scale a flip tax in some buildings as well as attorney fees   If youre borrowing money there may be additional …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 7, 2025 - 12:30PM