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NYC co-ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how to raise more money, how to deal with angry owners, or the best ways to work with a building's accountant or lawyer, co-op and condo board directors have to make decisions. The collection of articles here will help your co-op or condo board navigate these waters.
Every Board Needs a Fidelity Bond. Here’s Why
Written by Barbara Strauss on July 06, 2018
If the property manager steals, an uninsured board can get burned.
Not In My Billionaires’ Row!
July 05, 2018
Residents file lawsuit to keep homeless shelter out of the hood.
Judge Tells Madonna to Lay Off Her Co-op Board
July 03, 2018
Singer has no right to examine co-op’s votes or meeting minutes.
Sutton Place Tower Wins Zoning Exception
June 27, 2018
Opponents vow to sue to block 800-foot luxury condo tower.
Is There a “Normal” Increase for Monthly Charges?
June 26, 2018
With costs relentlessly rising, most boards try to keep increases small.
Last Land-Lease Purchased at Bay Terrace Co-op
June 22, 2018
Nine Queens co-ops finally own the land they sit on.
Queens Co-op Protests Crippling Tax Bill
June 20, 2018
Affordable Citylights co-op caught in a double bind.
Seward Park Co-op Shoots Down Air Rights Sale
June 15, 2018
Developer’s offer of $54 million rejected by shareholders.
A Glaring Omission From Property Tax Commission
Written by Bob Friedrich on June 14, 2018
Co-op and condo activist wants to have a seat at the table.
Battle Lost, but War to Reform Property Taxes Continues
June 13, 2018
$400 tax rebate fails to make it into city’s new budget.
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