Your vote: What you need to know about the affordable housing questions on the November ballot

… ballot measures that could rewrite how New York Citys government signs off on certain affordable housing … Levine president of the developer RAL Companies Read on to understand exactly what youll be voting on And just FYI the … to review certain projects looking to construct bigger buildings  That shorter process would cut out the City …

By Celia Young |November 4, 2025 - 9:00AM
What is the certificate of occupancy and why is it such a big deal?

… C of O or just CO It identifies how a building can be usedfor example whether it is zoned for commercial or … doesnt have a C of O you can withhold rent from the landlord Read on for more about what you need to know about … if the layout needs to be reconfigured to meet the DOBs requirements and whether the zoning for the property allows …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM
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 York City youre inherently … track record and see how their other buildings have turned out assuming there are others You must also pay close … developers typically avoid outright price reductions on apartments because they could hurt future sales However …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 17, 2025 - 12:30PM