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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.
Week by Week: June 27
June 27, 2016
We have a story about a co-op that fought for its survival – but lost – and a story about a rogue board member.
Co-ops and Condos Won't Get Soaked by Water Rate Hike
June 27, 2016
Judge blocks rate hike and credit as unfair to co-ops and condos.
Window Guards Save Lives, But Who Pays?
June 24, 2016
The responsibility for these mandatory life-savers varies with the type of building.
The Sky Is Not the Limit – at Least for Now
June 23, 2016
Albany shoots down bills to lift height limits on city’s residential towers.
Secondhand Smoke Is Now a First-Class Headache
Written by Stuart Saft on June 17, 2016
A co-op gets stung for allowing smoke to travel between apartments.
Library Lovers Fight to Block Luxury Condos
June 16, 2016
Group tries to halt sale and development of Brooklyn Heights Library.
Those Unpaid Benefits IOU Blues
Written by Bill Morris on June 14, 2016
“Everybody needs to take responsibility for their own financial welfare.”
How To Keep an Elevator Overhaul on the Up and Up
Written by Matthew Hall on June 10, 2016
“Compassionate” financing was the key to success for one co-op.
Bill would reduce real estate tax bite for middle-income buildings.
Major Legal Win for Condo Boards
June 08, 2016
Appeals court rules developer and principals can be liable for breach of contract and fraud.
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