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 residential useand how many households are … a C of O you can withhold rent from the landlord Read on for more about what you need to know about a certificate of …

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

… Will these become your own headaches The onus is on you to do your prepurchase due diligence For example you can research the developers track record and see how their other buildings have turned out assuming there are … been sold  For example you may have more negotiating power near the beginning or end of a project During the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 17, 2025 - 12:30PM
New development is rapidly transforming Gowanus. Here’s what renters and buyers can get

… boom But these days as Brooklynites make their way past construction sites to art studios laidback bars pickleball ax throwing or even … with even more new projects on the way … 6700 apartments in the pipeline … Marketproof  a real estate …

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