Here in New York City, we spend a lot of time talking about how unaffordable everything is (That cocktail is $20? You pay $3,000 a month to live in 300 square feet?), but the truth is that there’s an entire governmental...
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What is an Environmental Impact Statement?
Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) can be described as executive summaries of the environmental (both to the physical land and to the societal environment) effects that a proposed development project will have on its...
Everything you need to know about rezoning in NYC
There’s so much news out there about different New York City neighborhoods being rezoned. Most people may understand that this means, very simply put, that more buildings will get constructed in said neighborhood. But...
What is a Building Identification Number?
A Building Identification Number (BIN) is a unique identifier for each NYC building. The Department of City Planning assigns Building Identification Numbers, though the Department of Buildings may do so as well. The DOB...
What is a recorded sale?
A recorded sale happens when the city recognizes a transfer of ownership and adds it to the public record. This comes after the closing date, when ownership actually passes from seller to buyer and the buyer gets their...
Where to find your BBL
In NYC real estate, BBL stands for borough, block, and lot. This 10-digit number identifies each individual piece of land in NYC. It is also universal, so it makes tracking buildings across databases easier. The...
