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New Book Seeks to Guide Co-op and Condo Boards Through Facade Repairs

began to realize how much board members need to know – and, too often, how much they don’t know. As her ... The condominium at 353 Central Park West has just completed its latest facade repairs.

River Terrace Thrives After Shedding Self-Management

Washington Heights, Manhattan

what do they do?” says Fowler. “They don’t speak more eloquently, they just speak louder.” Today ... Rooftop solar panels are just one of River Terrace's upgrades. ... By shedding its history of self-management, River Terrace co-op has left behind a troubled past.

Sidestepping a Strike: The Me-Too Method of Keeping Workers Working

garbage and recyclables, among other duties. It's also clear why many managers are ambivalent about "me-too ... seems more likely, the secret may go public as some boards start whispering the magic words: "Me too." ... Me-Too Agreements Can Sidestep Strikes ... Sidestepping a Strike: The Me-Too Method of Keeping Workers Working

E-Mail Madness UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Ruth Ford on March 01, 2004

forever. "But until the hard drive is written over, it can [still] be found. It's just like writing ... Dealing with too much e-mail

Getting In: Admissions UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on October 01, 2005

And it’s not just about discrimination lawsuits, either: it’s also about whether the buyer ... Waters,” Habitat, February 2005), that doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen to you. And it’s not just about

Shop Till Your Energy Bill Drops UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Lisa Prevost on December 28, 2016

recommendations and discuss strategies with our end-users,” he says. “It’s more than just finding the best price ... Is your board paying too much?

Too Hot to Handle UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Bill Morris on April 22, 2021

’t cheap. “It cost us $375,000 just to do the inspections and filings,” Klehammer says, adding ... Too Hot to Handle

Paying Too Much UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Jennifer V. Hughes on February 01, 2010

Many co-ops and condos in NYC are paying too much for their utilities not because of rising cost ... complicated that a lot of people just won’t do it,” says Rose, who estimates that he works with about a dozen ... Paying Too Much

Step By Step UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Bill Morris on August 01, 2008

. A board has to do its due diligence, just like when you buy into a co-op. You have to talk to all ... Too pricey? Too large? Too small? Before entering the management marriage you need to know

Preventing A Mutiny

with it as long as it’s 1) consistent with the governing documents, 2) complies with the law, 3) furthers ... they do is protected. But it’s not fail-safe, and there are nuances they need to be aware of. ... is protected, but it's not an ironclad shield and there are nuances they need to be aware of. Bruce, can you

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Building Managers/Owners: Thoughts on canners?

Amanda Kari McHugh May 14, 2024

Financial report

Pooh May 12, 2024

Tree Guards

Elisa May 08, 2024

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