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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.
Lawsuit Claims Property Taxes Are Racially Discriminatory
October 18, 2017
Five city council members file suit, hoping to jump-start tax reform.
With Insurance Claims, Time Is of the Essence
October 17, 2017
When damage occurs, don’t wait to file insurance claims.
Bookkeeping Goes High Tech
Written by Lisa Prevost on October 16, 2017
Boards can say goodbye to stacks of invoices with a simple click.
Sticker Shock Over Condo’s Tax Bill
October 16, 2017
Brooklyn couple’s tax bite increases seven-fold in two years.
Condo Board Slams Door on Verizon
Written by Ron Egatz on October 12, 2017
Case could give condo boards significant new power.
How Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. Beat Condo Fraud Rap
October 05, 2017
President’s long-time lawyer got D.A. to drop Trump SoHo investigation.
A Savvy Super Can Add to “Useful Life” of Equipment
Written by Michael Wolfe on October 03, 2017
The engineer doesn’t always know best.
Solving Your Budget Puzzle
Written by Michael Wolfe on October 02, 2017
Here’s the right way to put together a realistic balanced budget.
New Yorkers Using Airbnb to Visit...New York
Written by Bill Morris on October 02, 2017
Study shows New Yorkers are the most likely to stay in town.
The Fine Art of Making Fines Stick
Written by Marianne Schaefer on September 28, 2017
A condo board’s power to fine is limited, but can be effective.
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