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 ...

"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 ...