What is the certificate of occupancy and why is it such a big deal?

… buying in New York City one of the documents you will need to obtain is the certificate of occupancy which is sometimes … of Occupancy or TCO which indicates that a building is safe to inhabit but still has some outstanding work to be … the need for storage and the cost of a temporary place to stay it may be worth adding an extra three months to the …

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

… multiples whereas in coop heavy or affordabilitydriven areas the same new label carries little or no premium Its no … in plenty of highpriced apartments out of reach for many wouldbebuyers  But just how much more expensive are the citys newer condos coops and …

By Celia Young |September 4, 2025 - 11:30AM
From Prospect Heights to Prospect Lefferts Garden: We wanted three bedrooms so we could each have a home office

… Heights with a plan to eventually buy The place was 1000 square feet and the building was new It had a full … from Prospect Park Brooklyn Botanical Garden and Brooklyn Museum among other greenspaces and cultural destinations We … ticked most of the boxes for us We viewed more than 30 apartments and finally homed in on a threebedroom …

By Kelly Kreth |May 9, 2025 - 9:30AM
From Hudson Yards to Hell’s Kitchen: I wanted to own a place and stop wasting money on rent

… decided shed had enough She searched the city for a place to buy and landed in nearby Hells Kitchen in a building with … the train at Penn Station and get off at Wall Street The best part of living close to Hudson Yards is being near the … she decided to move … I opted to move last spring when my lease was up for renewal and my rent was going up Instead of …

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