New York's Cooperative and Condominium Community

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HOW CO-OP/CONDO BOARDS OPERATE

How do NYC co-ops and condos operate? Governed by an elected board of directors, these housing corporations are like mini-cities with their own bylaws and governing documents. Here you'll find articles on a wide range of topics that co-op and condo board directors need to understand to govern their housing corporation wisely. 

Co-op and condo boards will face higher insurance premiums as the "hard" market persists.

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The Habitat Group joins in celebrating the life and legacy of a civil-rights icon.

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Happy New Year!!!

January 01, 2024

New York City

The Habitat Group wishes you a safe, happy and prosperous 2024.

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Co-op and condo monthly charges will rise, but lower interest rates could boost sales.

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The Habitat Group wishes New York's co-op and condo community a safe and happy holiday.

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Can the board mandate home inspections? The answer is in the governing documents.

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Soaring costs reignite fears that middle class will be priced out of the city.

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Financial pressures are forcing co-op boards to adapt from their old role as gatekeepers.

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The Property Management Contract

Written by Avram Turkel, Partner, Ballon Stoll on October 05, 2023

New York City

Retaining a new management company is not unlike getting married, but instead of romance, there's a management contract.

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Magazine's founder discusses Climate Mobilization Act and other co-op and condo issues.

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Ask the Experts

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Learn all the basics of NYC co-op and condo management, with straight talk from heavy hitters in the field of co-op or condo apartments

Professionals in some of the key fields of co-op and condo board governance and building management answer common questions in their areas of expertise

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