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 … bank isnt going to approve your mortgage  And if youre a tenant and find out the apartment doesnt have a C of O you … Contracts for a new construction apartment often include a clause that allows you to get out of the purchase if the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM
20 crucial questions for buying a new or pre-construction condo in NYC

… initially caught your eye or if it will be finished by the projected movein date And what if there are problems with … listed in the offering plan Then take a look at their past projects either online or by visiting them in person You can … also includes budgetary reports outlining the first years projected operating costs Often the sponsor will put a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 17, 2025 - 12:30PM
Cheap trick: How much you can save when buying an older property in NYC

Buying an apartment in New York City can mean breaking the bank … command staggering multiples whereas in coop heavy or affordabilitydriven areas the same new label carries little …

By Celia Young |September 4, 2025 - 11:30AM
New development is rapidly transforming Gowanus. Here’s what renters and buyers can get

… in its own rightand the canal is significantly cleaner Many renters are paying a premium to live in fully amenitized new … with even more new projects on the way … 6700 apartments in the pipeline … Marketproof  a real estate … applicants and a free month Units are also available furnished The incentives were created to encourage early …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 21, 2025 - 10:30AM
A sleeper no more: What new condo buyers can get in Kips Bay

… new coop project at 201 East 23rd St is due to be delivered in 2026 Thats a largerthantypical gap in the quality … said … Avoiding Local Law 97 headaches … One advantage of buying in a new development now Buyers are likely to avoid … condos because of their very flexible layout They work for a single person a couple or a couple with a small …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 18, 2025 - 2:30PM