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1 Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn's Prospect Heights replaced its rooftop unit, cooling tower, and exhaust fans to improve ventilation, reduce energy consumption, and decrease carbon emissions, saving the building $250,000 and 170 tons of carbon emissions. (Print: Addressing One Problem with a Multi-System Solution)

A co-op board at 360 E. 72nd St. was unable to enforce a pet policy that prohibited certain breeds of dogs, including pit bulls, after the court concluded that the board failed to demonstrate that the dog "caused damage to the premises, created a nuisance or interfered with the health, safety or welfare of other residents of the building." (Print: Doggie DNA)

Co-op boards should follow all the requisite notice requirements in the proprietary lease and conduct a fair hearing to terminate a shareholder's lease if their behavior is causing a serious nuisance. (Print: FOLLOW YOUR PROPRIETARY LEASE PROVISIONS PRECISELY)

A small co-op on West 94th St. replaced their aging oil-fired boiler with cold-climate heat pumps, using a Con Edison rebate to offset the cost, resulting in better heating and cooling control, efficiency, and improved building appearance. (Print: Financial Math That Actually Works)

EZ Election Solutions was called in to help sort out a voting mess at a Manhattan condominium, where residents voted via chat during a virtual annual meeting, creating issues with private votes, potential miscounting, and tensions between board candidates and the managing agent. (Print: The Hidden Risks of DIY Board Elections)

Boards of co-ops and condos should establish a clear arrears policy that outlines the process for collecting unpaid fees, including filing a lien as a backup, and communicating it thoroughly to all residents. (Print: Arrears)

The Brevoort, a co-op in Greenwich Village, replaced its gas-powered dryers with electric models, upgrading electrical capacity and installing new utility closets, air conditioning and laundry room flooring, in a $250,000 project to reduce carbon emissions. (Print: Greening the Spin Cycle)

A Manhattan condominium board discovered a six-figure sum owed by the building's sponsor two years after the sponsor control period had ended, highlighting the importance of an independent auditor and a thorough review of all professional service relationships. (Print: The Trouble With Sponsor Accounting)

Newly appointed board president Unenforced in Union Square is advising to ease into enforcing bylaws and house rules by first communicating the changes to residents and following through on the rules consistently and equitably. (Print: LAYING DOWN THE LAW)

The City Council has passed new rules to remove unsightly scaffolding, which includes reducing sidewalk shed permit durations from one year to three months, adding new penalties for failing to complete repairs on time, and linking facade inspection cycles to shed regulations. (Print: The $20,000 Question: Can Your Building Beat the Clock Under New Scaffold Laws?)

3025 Ocean Avenue, a 91-unit post-war co-op in Sheepshead Bay, faced significant facade repairs and boiler system upgrades, resulting in a $1.2 million loan to cover the costs and the inclusion of interior temperature sensors in the new boiler system. (Print: The Power of Persistence)

Ed Lloyd, former Financial Executive at UNICEF USA, served as board president at River Arts Apartments for 34 years, overseeing repairs and renovations, compliance challenges, energy efficiency, and in-house management, and now celebrates 50 years of marriage in the building. (Print: Ed Lloyd, Former President, River Arts Apartments)

Smart water leak detection systems are delivering impressive financial returns for buildings, with insurance companies offering up to an 8% discount on homeowner policies for buildings with comprehensive water leak detection systems. (Print: Water Warriors: How Proactive Boards Are Stemming the Tide of Rising Insurance Costs)

(Print: When a Roof Deck Dream Meets Regulatory Reality)

A progressive Upper West Side co-op's attempt to meet Local Law 97 carbon limits turned into a multi-year project after discovering corroded storm drains and electrical boxes, leading to a comprehensive inventory of building systems. (Print: When One Project Becomes Five)