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HOW NYC CO-OP AND CONDOS OPERATE

NYC co-ops and condos, like all residential apartment buildings, are bricks and mortar. They need care, maintenance, and money to pay for the upkeep. The goal, though, is not to make a profit, but to create an environment that owners want to live and invest in. How co-op and condo buildings do that in New York City is what you'll find here. 

Surprise! Board has to pay to repair a problem that hid in plain sight for 60 years.

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Management companies use an array of strategies — and software — to comply with city laws.

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Some New York co-ops and condos have seen 300% spikes in premiums.

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Shareholders and unit-owners have limited options when repairs cause inconvenience. 

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There's a new map that will tell you if your building has lead in its water pipes.

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The next step could be mandatory restrictions under a drought emergency.

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Mandate goes into effect today for all residential buildings with nine or fewer units.

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There are steps boards can take to soften the sting of today's hard insurance market.

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Auditors also found no-bid contracts and $1 million in questionable spending.

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Low- and moderate-income households are the most vulnerable.

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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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