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

… from you if theres no C of O or TCO You should definitely check if a  basement apartment has a C of O … Is a C of O … for a mortgage may require additional stipulations for the loan approval such as verification of the TCO and validation … going to arrive so the developer or sponsor is doing their best to estimate incentivize and keep people in the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… Becoming a landlord can provide income to offset the expenses of owning a place in New York Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut a lot … effect this year It shifts responsibility for most broker fees from the renter to the landlordrepresenting a major …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
New York state budget greenlights more condo conversions, new housing vouchers, but no down payment assistance

… Some New York City renters could gain a path to buying their … bidding on a single or twofamily home but nonprofits land banks and community land trusts are exempt Funding for deed theft and …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM