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 to obtain is the certificate of … can be in managements hands You dont want to inherit other peoples legal messes said Dean Roberts a real estate … cases this can be avoided he said There are also situations where a buildings C of O may be missing or problematic such …

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

And what if there are problems with the construction Will these become your own headaches The onus is on you to do … market its critical to know what questions to ask so you can make the most informed decision about your … 2 Whats in the offering planBefore a developer can start selling new condos the New York State Attorney Generals …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 17, 2025 - 12:30PM
Cheap trick: How much you can save when buying an older property in NYC

buying a shiny new place just might encourage armed robbery Apartments and single and twofamily homes built in the past … properties with a median price of $115 million according to a new report from PropertyShark  Generally new … Read on to find out … Renovated condos and coops dont come cheap … Citywide condos built in the past 10 years sold for …

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

… and people want to be a part of it Caleo said He said that buyers are drawn to the energy of the area … Will Gowanus … is rapidly transforming Gowanus Heres what renters and buyers can get …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 21, 2025 - 10:30AM
From Prospect Heights to Prospect Lefferts Garden: We wanted three bedrooms so we could each have a home office

… Haley and JP moved to Brooklyn from the Midwest with a methodical plan for buying a place of … fit their needs and landed in a new condo building that is still wrapping up construction Heres Haleys story as told … it to buy a NYC apartment In spring of 2023 thats exactly what happened I received a fullprice allcash offer of …

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