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

… for commercial or residential useand how many households are allowed at the address Whats more if youre a buyer … version of this article was published in November 2024 We are presenting it again with updated information for October … is required to occupy a building legally so  except in rare instances the city may issue a vacate order for …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie … as soon as they hit the market Finding a place to live in NYC also involves compromise regardless of your budget …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works

… Landing a rentstabilized apartment in New York City can be a lifeline for renters who would otherwise struggle … rent increases and the uncertainty of not knowing how many years they can remain in place Unlike marketrate … annual rent increases for rentstabilized apartments have a much tighter cap though NYCs Good Cause eviction law now …

By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM
FARE Act takes effect: What NYC renters need to know about the new broker fee law

… New York Citys new law that shifts responsibility for most broker fees from renters to landlords will go into … the Fare Act introduced by Council member Chi Ossé with a vetoproof majority of 42 members Mayor Eric Adams did not sign … broker fee       We recently leased a studio in a doorman building in Brooklyn The landlord paid the fee but we …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2025 - 3:00PM