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 … out the apartment doesnt have a C of O you can withhold rent from the landlord Read on for more about what you need …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM
What is a community land trust? How does it help low-income buyers?

… whole point is to ensure the property remains permanently affordable Dallas said A CLT sells or leases units built on … is renewable We want to make sure the housing is always affordable to lowerincome buyers Its a mechanism to ensure … site that facilitates affordable housing lotteries in new rental developments also manages a similar process for …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 25, 2025 - 2:00PM