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Find advice, solutions and sympathy regarding everyday issues you may have as an NYC co-op or condo board member or manager in our Building Operations article section. Some of the questions and topics covered include: How do you run your staff? What happens when your boiler blows? How do you hire a roof-replacement contractor? If it’s about your physical plant, you’ll find it here.
Trial Begins in Deadly East Village Gas Explosion
September 10, 2019
Trial will determine if explosion was manslaughter or a "tragic accident."
The Right Way to Get Rid of a Slacker Staffer
September 06, 2019
Document poor performance with “progressive discipline.”
Is It Kosher for a Condo To Be Kosher?
September 05, 2019
A condo’s kosher restaurant does not illegally impose a religious obligation.
Video Doorbell: Crime-Fighter or Big Brother?
September 04, 2019
Amazon’s Ring partners with 400 police departments to share video footage.
Bedbugs Turned This Co-op Into a Community
September 03, 2019
Shareholders come together to help elderly neighbors age in place.
Take the Rest of the Day Off
September 02, 2019
The Habitat Group wishes you a safe and happy Labor Day!
Some Massive Capital Projects Aren't So Scary
August 27, 2019
Cracking terraces on this high-rise co-op turned out to be an easy fix.
Elevator Death Brings Call for Licensing of Mechanics
August 27, 2019
Tragic accident could add to burgeoning regs on elevator safety.
A Candy Bowl Is a Window Into This Co-op's Soul
Written by Michele Cardella on August 23, 2019
A shareholder plays Boo Radley, and learns what her neighbors value.
New York City Among Least Prepared for Climate Change
August 20, 2019
New study explains why the Climate Mobilization Act is needed.
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