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 a C of O … 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
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