When you are buying your house did you consider whether you can have a professional office, whether you can add an addition to the north side, whether you can live in the third floor attic? These are all questions relating to the building and zoning laws both of New York State and the local town, county or village where you are buying. So what questions should you ask your real estate broker, your building inspector, your lawyer.
Here’s a quick list of some of the issues you should consider when you look at the property, whether it is residential real estate or a New York City building.
Does the property have a certificate of occupancy?