189 terms across 19 subjects

New York Real Estate Exam Glossary

This glossary defines 189 terms you need for the New York real estate salesperson exam, organized by the 19 subjects of the Department of State's 77-hour course. Each term opens into a short guide with a one-sentence definition, how the idea shows up in exam questions, an example, the trap students fall for and links to the official source.

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A

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Area variance

An area variance is permission to deviate from a dimensional or physical zoning requirement.

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B

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Building code

A building code is a set of government standards for construction, alteration, occupancy and building safety.

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C

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Certificate of occupancy

A certificate of occupancy (CO) is an official document confirming that a building or space may be occupied for the approved use under applicable code and local requirements.

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E

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Eminent domain

Eminent domain is the government's power to take private property for public use with just compensation as required by law.

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N

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Nonconforming use

A nonconforming use is a land use that lawfully existed before a zoning change but does not comply with the new zoning rule.

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P

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Police power

Police power is the government's authority to regulate for public health, safety, morals and general welfare.

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Site plan

A site plan is a drawing and supporting materials showing the layout and design of a proposed development or use.

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Special use permit

A special use permit is authorization for a use that zoning allows if stated conditions and standards are satisfied.

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Subdivision

A subdivision is the division of land into lots, plots, sites or other units for sale, development or transfer under applicable local law.

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U

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Use variance

A use variance is permission to use land in a way the zoning law does not permit in that district.

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Variance

A variance is permission from a zoning board of appeals to depart from a zoning requirement after the applicable legal test is met.

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Zoning

Zoning is local regulation that divides land into districts and controls uses, dimensions and development standards.

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