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Whistle While You Work UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Lawrence Weinstein on March 01, 2012

budget. We had some problems with our central air conditioning. With a substantial grant from the New

Working-Class Heroes: Real-Life Lessons from HDFC Co-op Boards

295 Stanhope Street, 29-33 Convent Avenue, 1815 Prospect Avenue

-op conversion through an HPD program that rehabilitated the neglected properties, drew up sustainable budgets

Why Lobby and Hallway Renovation Is Critical to Keeping Up Apartments' Value

summer — a bit behind schedule, thanks to all the surprises, but under budget. Most shareholders

Hooray! I've Just Been Elected to My Co-op / Condo Board! ... Now What?

New York State

reserves, responsible budgeting) To pursue those in violation of the governing documents or who

What's a Board to Do About Noise — When It's the One Making a Racket?

to get the board to replace it, even if it's not in the budget. If the complaints persist after you

8 Steps to Stop the Government from Killing Your Co-op / Condo's Sales

Upper East Side, Manhattan

want to see in a building's operating budget, it's a line item stating that 10 percent has been set ... the condo increased its capital-improvement reserve from 6 percent of its operating budget to 10 percent

Concern and Common Sense UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on February 01, 2012

money off the ever-tightening budget. “But is cutting $2,000 off the super’s bonus really the best way

Smooth Selling UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Ronda Kaysen on February 01, 2012

its capital improvement reserve fund from 6 percent of its operating budget to 10 percent. That

For Value’s Sake UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Bill Morris on February 01, 2012

– a bit behind schedule, thanks to all the unpleasant surprises, but under budget. Most shareholders

Well-Meaning, But Loud UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Bill Morris on February 01, 2012

to replace it, even if it’s not in the budget. If the complaints persist after you’ve replaced the fan, you

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