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 … purpose of a C of O … The certificate of occupancy issued by the Department of Buildings is needed for both townhouses … a three family would typically need a new C of O but some owners may neglect this step If youre undertaking …

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 … changed how much landlords can charge potential tenants for background checks and added new rules for notification of rent …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works

rent increases and the uncertainty of not knowing how many years they can remain in place Unlike marketrate … time And in most cases stabilized tenants are entitled to automatic lease renewals This year the Rent Guidelines … to take apartments out of the program  So how do you find one of these coveted apartments Just under one million …

By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM