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 … shortened to C of O or just CO It identifies how a building can be usedfor example whether it is zoned for commercial or …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM
Cheap trick: How much you can save when buying an older property in NYC

… might encourage armed robbery Apartments and single and twofamily homes built in the past decade cost around 58 … modern apartments are pricier While the vast majority of NYCs housing is much olderthe average building was … Thats in part due to a development boom in Brooklyn and Queens where nearly half of condo sales from July 2024 to …

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

… officer and cofounder of Marketproof The majority are rentals however these figures include a small number of … starting at $3150 and going up to $7000 for a three bedroom We do talk about it being centrally located but we … website for the Gowanus Canal Conservancy In 2021 the city approved a rezoning of 82 blocks in Gowanus that is expected …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 21, 2025 - 10:30AM