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A certificate of occupancy is a document which is issued by a local government which declares it suitable for occupancy. Being suitable for occupancy is decided by inspecting the building to make sure that it meets requirements for local codes.

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To obtain a certificate of occupancy, one needs to contact their local housing authority. A CO is very common in New York City, and is obtained by the Department of Buildings.

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A certificate of occupancy is a document to show that a property is in a livable condition. It is required in order to live in the property or sign a contract in order to sell.

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