Featuring real estate articles and information to help real estate buyers and sellers. The Nest features writings from Georges Benoliel and other real estate professionals. Georges is the Co-Founder of NestApple and has been working as an active real estate investor for over a decade.
Despite paying sky-high prices for apartments in New York City, some NYC buyers may not realize there are additional closing costs they haven’t considered. These extra costs can add up, especially for condos. This article will compare the closing costs… Read More
Residential landlords in NYC must include several mandatory disclosure forms when presenting tenants with a lease. These required disclosure forms pertain to lead-based paint, window guards, sprinkler systems, bedbug infestation history, flood history, indoor allergen hazards, gas leaks, smoke detectors,… Read More
When constructing a new high-rise condo in New York City, developers aim to obtain a certificate of occupancy from the NYC Department of Buildings. This document verifies that the essential infrastructure is functioning correctly. Obtaining a certificate of occupancy, commonly… Read More
A Certificate of Occupancy, often abbreviated as C of O or CO, is a real estate document the Department of Buildings uses to indicate a building’s legal use and the type of permitted occupancy. For example, a CO will state… Read More
When signing a lease, most agreements start on the first of the month for accounting purposes. However, there are situations where you may need to move into an apartment on a different date. In such cases, you will pay a… Read More
A flex wall, a temporary wall, can be a great way to partition your apartment. They aren’t costly but can be tricky to install, as you need landlord approval to put one up. Recent college graduates, young professionals, and newcomers… Read More