How do I submit my Certificate of Correction online? To submit a Certificate of Correction request, use an NYC.ID account to log into DOB NOW at nyc/dobnow and select the BIS Options portal. If you need to create an NYC.ID account, visit nyc/dobnowtips for more resources and step-by-step instructions.
(2) Certificates Of Occupancy If selling, be sure to have the necessary certificate(s) of occupancy for your residence. A certificate of occupancy is usually required for the structure and any subsequent improvements, e.g., an addition, a new deck, converting a porch (or garage) into a room, a swimming pool, etc.
Owners must make sure a building or unit has a Certificate of Occupancy. In some circumstances, the Department may determine that a property is safe to occupy, but there are outstanding issues requiring final approval.
If a building doesn't have a proper Certificate of Occupancy, the city could theoretically issue a vacate order at any time. No one may legally occupy a building until the DOB has issued a CO or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
The Law requires landlords to have a certificate of occupancy to collect rent or evict tenants for non-payment of rent. A certificate of occupancy is a document that proves that the building is reasonably safe and clean. This rule applies to buildings that have three or more units built after 1952.
A TCO is the easiest to obtain, and the whole process takes about 6 months, or more, to complete.
Not having a C of O doesn't mean that you can't sell your home; it just means that the new owner can't live in the house until proper repairs have been made and it passes a home inspection. But some jurisdictions such as New York state make an exception for single-family homes.
A TCO is the easiest to obtain, and the whole process takes about 6 months, or more, to complete.