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

…  kicked off a fight Prodevelopment advocates said they planned to spend millions to encourage locals to vote yes … would pave the way for affordable housing construction in NYCsomething NYC desperately needs to keep up with demandand … proposes creating a fast track to speed up two things zoning changes to allow for publicly funded affordable …

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

… and find out the apartment doesnt have a C of O you can withhold rent from the landlord Read on for more about what … DOBs Professional Certification Program you can receive the application approval and permit within one to two days  If … allowing you to fix the problem Expeditors dont work for free Earlier versions of this article contained reporting …

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 taking on some risk with an unknown and … developers track record  … Before closing on a deal youll need to find out as much information as possible about the …

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