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

… note  A previous version of this article ran in September 2025 We are presenting it again in case you missed it The …

By Celia Young |November 4, 2025 - 9:00AM
What is the certificate of occupancy and why is it such a big deal?

… out the apartment doesnt have a C of O you can withhold rent from the landlord Read on for more about what you need … has been triggered A qualified architect will be able to review your plans and flag any potential issues  The easiest … buyer was able to back out of the contract In a declining market a drawnout process presents an opportunity for the …

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

… When buying a newly built condo or one in the preconstruction phase in New York City youre inherently taking on some risk with an … a developer can start selling new condos the New York State Attorney Generals Office must approve the offering …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 17, 2025 - 12:30PM
From Prospect Heights to Prospect Lefferts Garden: We wanted three bedrooms so we could each have a home office

… fit their needs and landed in a new condo building that is still wrapping up construction Heres Haleys story as told … aspects we disliked It had a very small kitchen which was a big adjustment for me since I love to cook and host dinner … for us its not necessary in other states I didnt realize how important and comforting it is to have a legal expert on …

By Kelly Kreth |May 9, 2025 - 9:30AM