New York's Upper Class Is Growing and Its Middle Class Is Fleeing
December 11, 2023
Middle-class co-ops and condos are squeezed by rising costs and unfunded mandates.
City Council Cuts Red Tape to Boost Green Energy Projects
December 08, 2023
Co-op and condo boards will now have an easier time complying with Local Law 97.
Co-ops and HOAs Are Democracies. They Run on Laws.
December 04, 2023
Can the board mandate home inspections? The answer is in the governing documents.
Navigating Co-op Trust Transfers
Written by Mindy Stern on November 23, 2023
Transferring a co-op apartment to a trust is a complex process.
Who Will Pay the Brokers' Fees?
December 01, 2023
Massive Missouri lawsuit on brokers' fees is roiling the New York real estate market.
For Co-op and Condo Boards, Electrification Looks Better and Better
November 28, 2023
A green electric grid and affordable electricity are both within reach.
Q&A: How Do We Get Help If Dementia Hits a Co-op Neighbor?
November 27, 2023
There are places to turn for help when an elderly resident suffers from impairment.
Access Agreements: Fees, Fairness and Changes Ahead
Written by Julie Schechter, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale on November 16, 2023
Section 881 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law allows access to a neighbor’s property under what’s called a license or access agreement.
Efforts to wean New York's electric grid from fossil fuels just got a major boost.
New York's Co-op and Condo Market Is a Pile of Scrambled Eggs
November 13, 2023
Interest rates dip, cash buys rise and inventory remains scarce. Yikes.