A certificate of occupancy is a legal document that proves a property is safe to inhabit and meets all local code and usage requirements. It is often required for major home renovations or when ...

A certificate of occupancy is a document that certifies that a building complies substantially with the plans and specifications that were approved by the local building department or zoning authority ...

If your business has a bricks-and-mortar location, that location will probably need a certificate of occupancy. A "CO" is a document from your local government that says your business premises meet ...

"The reality of it is, if you're exposing dry wall, you need a permit," said one Long Island-based professional.

A house on Western Avenue went years without being inspected, and was occupied despite lacking a permit. Changes to the ...