Whoever wins the NYC mayor’s race faces a worsening housing crisis, affordable developers say

… federal housing assistance all threaten new construction in NYC While developers say theyre ready to work with whoever … built affordable and marketrate residential developments in NYC At the same time whoever succeeds Mayor Eric Adams will … … politics … rent regulation … Whoever wins the NYC mayors race faces a worsening housing crisis affordable …

By Celia Young |October 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
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 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
Your vote: What you need to know about the affordable housing questions on the November ballot

… to vote on three ballot measures that would rewrite how NYCs government signs off on certain affordable housing developments And prodevelopment advocates already plan to spend millions to encourage locals to vote yes on … would pave the way for affordable housing construction in NYCsomething NYC desperately needs to keep up with demandand …

By Celia Young |September 18, 2025 - 12:00PM
20 crucial questions for buying a new or pre-construction condo in NYC

… When buying a newly built condo or one in the preconstruction phase in New … include whether the completed development will match the marketing materials that initially caught your eye or if it … and decide whether they want to live in a residential condominium managed and operated by a developer for the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 17, 2025 - 12:30PM
From Hudson Yards to Hell’s Kitchen: I wanted to own a place and stop wasting money on rent

… When the rent rose for Gaia Trocchias Hudson Yard studio she decided shed had … and initially lived on Manhattans West Side  I had a studio apartment and the rent was $2900 to start and then went up …

By Kelly Kreth |March 7, 2025 - 9:30AM