HABITAT
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.
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How to Address Resident Hoarding in Co-Op and Condo Boards: Strategies for Safety
Written by Jennine Cullen, Associate Attorney, Taylor, Eldridge & Endres on March 28, 2024
A board of a co-op or condo must first document the situation, seek emergency orders from the courts, and appoint a guardian to help facilitate a hoarding situation.
Co-op and Condo Boards Face Challenges Accommodating Emotional Support Animals
Written by Carl Finger, Principal, Finger & Finger on March 14, 2024
Emotional support animals are protected under the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act, and boards should establish clear policies outlining the documentation required for ESA requests, while also ensuring prompt responses to requests and leveraging existing bylaws and lease agreements to enforce rules and regulations.
A Working Intercom Isn't an Amenity. It's Required by Law.
February 26, 2024
Under the warranty of habitability, co-op and condo boards must make sure all intercoms work.
Trump Is a Four-Letter Word for Many Manhattan Condo Owners
February 20, 2024
The Trump brand has proven a drag on values for Manhattan condos.
City Is Cracking Down on "Frankenstein" E-Bike Batteries
February 13, 2024
As co-op and condo boards struggle to prevent fires, city is enforcing new laws.
How Many People Can Go Up on a Co-op or Condo Roof?
February 12, 2024
There are several factors that determine the legal capacity of rooftop amenity spaces.
New Jersey Requiring Stricter Inspections of Co-ops and Condos
February 02, 2024
Deadly Florida condo collapse moved New Jersey to tighten building inspections.
Inspections Reveal Violations in 1 out of 5 Parking Garages
January 22, 2024
Co-op and condo boards are urged to get busy complying with Local Law 126.
Despite Co-op and Condo Rules, Deadly E-Bike Fires Rise
January 19, 2024
Number of fires and deaths from faulty lithium-ion batteries rose again last year.
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