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For board members and property managers of co-ops and condos in New York City, there are legal and financial questions regarding new and old laws, accounting rules, auditing, and so much more. Here’s what you need to know to manage your finances and speak knowledgeably with your accountant and attorney.
It Just Got Easier to Claim Sexual Harassment on the Job
Written by Andrew I. Bart on August 15, 2019
State’s new workplace laws make co-op and condo boards vulnerable.
O Property Tax Reform, Where Art Thou?
August 14, 2019
City commission missed February deadline; no report in sight.
The Personal Touch Seals a Massive Condo Insurance Deal
Written by Jason Schiciano on August 13, 2019
Building trust through face-to-face communication.
Boards Need to Crack Down on Homeowner’s Insurance
Written by Tom Soter on August 08, 2019
Devastating Brooklyn fire points to hazards of being uninsured.
If it’s done in good faith and isn’t excessive, that fee is probably legal.
Negotiating a Licensing Agreement? It’s Time to Play Nice
Written by Kathleen Needham Inocco on August 06, 2019
Going to war against the developer next door is rarely a good idea.
Judge Blocks Lower East Side Luxury Towers – For Now
August 06, 2019
Three towers in Two Bridges must undergo pubic review.
Central Park West Condo Sues to Block Bike Lane
August 01, 2019
As fatalities rise, residents worry about lost parking spaces.
Co-op Boards Must Now Document Vacant Storefronts
July 30, 2019
City’s move to reduce vacancies strikes some as a “fishing expedition.”
Smart Ways to Finance Energy Projects
Written by Carol J. Ott on July 23, 2019
They exist – you just have to run the numbers.
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