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A Queens Co-op’s Mantra: Negotiate – Don’t Litigate
Written by Marianne Schaefer on August 14, 2019
Co-op board wins settlements without going to court.
Tudor City’s Terra Cotta Lions Are Cracking
Written by Bendix Anderson on August 07, 2019
Woodstock Tower must replace many of its aging decorative flourishes.
Dobbs Ferry Co-op Takes the Pain Out of a Major Window Replacement
Written by Bill Morris on July 31, 2019
Planning and communication can remove the shock from big projects.
The High Cost of Waiting to Repair a Roof
Written by Bendix Anderson on July 24, 2019
Waiting too long to do capital repairs can have fiscal – and physical – consequences.
When a Second Opinion Is Second to None
Written by Tom Sahagian on July 17, 2019
Reliable advice can save big money on building repairs.
How to Win Over a Mega Super-Majority
Written by Marianne Schaefer on July 10, 2019
Long Island HOA gets massive support for massive capital project.
Local Knowledge and a Second Opinion Saved a Cool Million
Written by Marianne Schaefer on July 03, 2019
Co-op board changes horses in the middle of a major capital project.
The Department of Finance Is Making House Calls
Written by Marianne Schaefer on June 26, 2019
Queens co-op secures tax breaks through in-house service.
After a Disaster, Go With a Pro You Can Trust
Written by Bendix Anderson on June 19, 2019
Address mold and hazardous materials immediately after a fire or flood.
A Multicultural Building Requires a Flexible Co-op Board
Written by Marianne Schaefer on June 12, 2019
After conversion from rental to co-op, board and shareholders had to learn fast.
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