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The In-Between Loan UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Jonathan Leaf on February 01, 2015

Some co-ops are turning to their management companies for short-term loans – and you can too. ... You have to have money to get new money. When Rye Castle didn’t, its manager did. When ... You have to have money to get money. When Rye Castle didn’t, its manager did.

When Email Turns Toxic UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Bill Morris on June 01, 2010

Board members are relying too much on the ease and speed of email, and not staying aware of just ... are just a few of the corporate giants that have had damaging e-mails come back to bite them. While it’s

Co-op Board Embraces Tech, From Robo Parking to Leak Sensors

New York City

Our co-op board has been working overtime to keep up with the Jetsons. It isn't cheap, but it ... Robotic parking is just one of many tech systems co-op and condo boards are adopting. ... Keeping up with the Jetsons has its rewards.

Re: Our too generous sublet policy

Putting too many and putting too few (or no) restrictions on subletting can both cause ... Re: Our too generous sublet policy

Issue Preview: September 2013

Store. It's a free download – and it includes both a free sample and our new free iPad-only publication ... and politics. In September, Habitat visits Co-op Village and reports on the secret to its success. Plus

Too Many Investors Translates into Denied Mortgages

New York City

about mortgages: "Just before I went into contract on a condo, my bank denied my mortgage, citing ... Too Many Investors Translates into Denied Mortgages

Leave It to the Professionals UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Bill Morris on October 01, 2010

It sounded too good to be true. So, of course, it was. Back in the summer of 2009, a 50-unit co ... A scam -- or just a board that didn’t understand?

The Goldilocks Principle UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Michele Cardella on February 13, 2023

Manhattan, it’s called my co-op. In both cases, harmony — or lack thereof — is affected by each person ... Finding "just right" spending solutions to major expenses.

A Queens Co-op Tries to Regroup After Board Politics Get Personal

Queens

, and officers arrived. "It became chaotic, a really ugly scene," says Rachlin. "Olga stood up and said we stole ... A Queens Co-op Tries to Regroup After Board Politics Get Personal

When It’s Time to Step Up UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Paula Chin on March 07, 2017

admission, Arithoppah’s term as president has not been free of missteps. “At first, I paid too much ... When It’s Time to Step Up

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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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