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

… to approve affordable housing projects particularly in neighborhoods that produce few affordable apartments … costs But the City Council said the proposals from the Charter Revision Commissionconvened by embattled Mayor Eric … fit with a neighborhoods character according to the Charter Revision Commissions final report The BSA a group of …

By Celia Young |November 4, 2025 - 9:00AM
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 … useand how many households are allowed at the address Whats more if youre a buyer seeking financing and the paperwork doesnt match your …

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

… one in the preconstruction phase in New York City youre inherently taking on some risk with an unknown and untested … units which could mean the building will become a hybrid rentalcondo If a new condo building has slower sales the … completed by the scheduled date you can usually get your security deposit back This outside date will be laid out in …

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

… shed had enough She searched the city for a place to buy and landed in nearby Hells Kitchen in a building with a … Editors note  Transitions  features firstperson accounts of what its like to move from one NYC neighborhood to … was going up Instead of renting somewhere else I decided to buy If I had done this sooner I would have saved at least …

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