Land Use & Zoning
In New York City, the 'Certificate of Occupancy' (CO) issued by the Department of Buildings (DOB) certifies that:
AThe property has been sold and title transferred
BA building or portion thereof meets the applicable building codes and is legally authorized to be occupied for a specific use✓ Correct
CThe property taxes are current
DThe building has passed an environmental inspection
Explanation
A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is issued by NYC DOB when a building, or part of it, has been inspected and found to comply with the NYC Building Code and is legally authorized to be occupied for the uses listed on the certificate.
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