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

… buying in New York City one of the documents you will need to obtain is the certificate of occupancy which is sometimes shortened to C of O or just CO It identifies how a building can be usedfor example whether it is zoned for …

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

… A previous version of this article ran in March 2023 We are presenting it again in case you missed it Need to figure … and it has benefits whenand ifyou renew your lease because any rent increases wont come as such a shock Thats because … be something you ask for at lease signing especially when there is a problem with the apartment or demand for

By Jennifer White Karp |March 26, 2025 - 4:00PM
What is a rent-impairing violation for a NYC apartment?

… Rentimpairing violations are conditions in your apartment that are so dangerous that your landlord will … HPDs online building information service to see what other tenants have complained about   As of last year there were …

By Celia Young |January 3, 2025 - 1:30PM