HABITAT
For Co-ops and Condos, Halloween Likely to Be a Repeat Dud
October 25, 2021
Few boards appear willing to welcome unvaccinated trick-or-treaters.
What To Do When “Temporary” Co-op Residents Grow Roots
Written by William D. McCracken on October 19, 2021
The building’s culture should guide co-op boards as the pandemic wanes.
Co-op and Condo Boards Can Mandate Vaccines for Unionized Employees
Written by Bill Morris on September 30, 2021
Breakthrough deal is reached by the Realty Advisory Board and 32BJ.
Co-op Boards Getting Ready for the Reopening of Housing Court
Written by Mark N. Axinn on August 19, 2021
There are ways to collect arrears without going to an overburdened court.
A shift is under way to bend rules on everything from sublets to pets.
Low Rents Driving Investors Away From Condos
Written by Bill Morris on July 16, 2021
Rising sales of rental units boost owner occupancy.
In Florida, New Yorker Learns There's No Place Like Home
Written by Michele Cardella on July 06, 2021
Tribeca co-op resident sees the "good" life in Florida, then hurries home.
A New Gray Area for Co-op Boards: Vaccine or Mask
July 05, 2021
Experts say policing a mask rule for unvaccinated residents gets tricky.
This Co-op Wants to Hang on to Some COVID-19 Practices
Written by Michele Cardella on June 11, 2021
As the city reopens, one shareholder sees the good side of a very bad year.
COVID + Homeless People + Co-ops + NIMBY = the Perfect Storm
Written by Bill Morris on June 10, 2021
Upper West Side co-op and condo residents push back against hotel shelters.
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