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NYC co-ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how to raise more money, how to deal with angry owners, or the best ways to work with a building's accountant or lawyer, co-op and condo board directors have to make decisions. The collection of articles here will help your co-op or condo board navigate these waters.
Last Land-Lease Purchased at Bay Terrace Co-op
June 22, 2018
Nine Queens co-ops finally own the land they sit on.
Queens Co-op Protests Crippling Tax Bill
June 20, 2018
Affordable Citylights co-op caught in a double bind.
Seward Park Co-op Shoots Down Air Rights Sale
June 15, 2018
Developer’s offer of $54 million rejected by shareholders.
A Glaring Omission From Property Tax Commission
Written by Bob Friedrich on June 14, 2018
Co-op and condo activist wants to have a seat at the table.
Battle Lost, but War to Reform Property Taxes Continues
June 13, 2018
$400 tax rebate fails to make it into city’s new budget.
Woman Claims Co-op Rejected Her Because She’s Gay
June 12, 2018
Lawsuit filed as city council considers trimming co-op board powers.
Seward Park Co-op to Vote on Air Rights Sale
June 11, 2018
Board supports $54 million offer, but shareholders are split.
Neighbor vs. Neighbor Produces No Winners
Written by Dale J. Degenshein on June 08, 2018
A leak, a lawsuit, and questions about enforcing house rules.
Affordable Housing Scores a Rare Victory
June 08, 2018
Masaryk Towers co-op will stay in the Mitchell-Lama program.
Co-ops Protest New Rules on Commercial Lease Renewals
Written by Stuart Saft on May 28, 2018
Group says bill to protect small businesses would hurt co-ops.
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