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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.
Petition Drive Seeks Return of Rivington House Hospice
July 15, 2016
Residents unhappy with mayor’s plan to allow luxury condo conversion.
A Contract With the Contractor Is a Smart Back-Up
July 14, 2016
The alteration agreement may not be enough.
Nothing is Certain but Death and (Uncollected) Taxes
July 12, 2016
$60 million in tax exemptions went to dead New Yorkers.
Are More Than Half of the City's Sublets Illegal?
July 08, 2016
Critics say Airbnb is “swallowing up” affordable housing.
When Should You Seek a Second Opinion?
Written by Frank Lovece on July 05, 2016
Boards can save big money by getting a second pair of eyes on big projects.
Week by Week: July 4
July 04, 2016
This week we have a story about a co-op that bounced a $10 check – never a good sign – and a reminder that a proxy is not a ballot.
When your board bounces a $10 check, you know your co-op is in trouble.
In our second story, we offer a timely reminder: a proxy cannot replace a ballot in your annual board election.
In Week by Week, sponsored by Rudd Realty, we'll tell you about rubber checks and botched elections.
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Don't Get Stung by Unpaid Union Benefits
Written by Bill Morris on July 01, 2016
Boards need to make sure their professionals are doing their jobs.
Protecting Mom-and-Pops from Landlord Harassment
June 30, 2016
Co-ops and condos with small commercial tenants need to heed new law.
Window-Mounted Air Conditioner Installation Guide
June 29, 2016
As summer settles in, building residents all across the city are dusting off their window-mounted air-conditioners.
Week by Week: June 27
June 27, 2016
We have a story about a co-op that fought for its survival – but lost – and a story about a rogue board member.
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