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The 310 West End Ave. board of directors chose to use fiberglass to mimic the terra-cotta cornice, saving time and money, and the LPC approved the alternative material as it is above the seventh story and not visible to pedestrians. (Print: Fiberglass: Cost Saving On Cornice Replacements at Landmarked Buildings)

A co-op shareholder in Lower Manhattan discovered that their old window guards could be repurposed as tree fences, creating a work of upcycled urban art that matched the 94-year-old warehouse aesthetic. (Print: Changing of the Guard)

After 15 years of frustration, a Lower East Side HDFC co-op has secured a $300,000 loan from Shared Capital Cooperative through the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board, allowing them to repair a crooked staircase and other deferred maintenance issues. (Print: A Funding Lifeline For A Crooked Staircase)

Behind every smooth-running building lies a problem-solver with a story worth telling. The following showcases five of them, revealing the details that transform complex challenges into successful solutions. (Print: Problem Solved)

Instead of announcing the elevator project completion date earlier than expected, the board should stick to the original timeline to avoid disappointing shareholders and focus on exceeding their expectations. (Print: Good News, Bad News)

Tom Harris-Nolan, a former event planner and vice president at NBCUniversal Media, has stepped up to serve as board treasurer at Chatillion, a co-op on Manhattan's Upper West Side, where he has helped oversee the building's finances, including a 25% increase in maintenance and the implementation of new insurance policies. (Print: Taking Charge: Tom Harris-Nolan)

The city's property tax system is under scrutiny due to its unfairness, with proposals to create a new class-based system and a homestead exemption to provide lower taxes to homeowners, but the politics of reform remain daunting. (Print: Brace for Impact: NYC Property Tax Reform Inches Closer)

Co-op boards can recover attorney fees from recalcitrant shareholders if the proprietary lease allows it, and it is essential to track and include these charges in any court filings. (Print: LAWYERS AREN’T FREE — BUT WHO PAYS?)

Co-op owners at 41-15 44th St. in Sunnyside, Queens, were able to complete $600,000 in renovations and receive a $190,628 tax abatement through the J-51 R program, which will save them money on maintenance and potentially be used for future capital projects. (Print: J-51: An Unexpected Silver Lining in Sunnyside)

Boards must balance legal obligations with community harmony when dealing with accommodation requests from residents with disabilities, and should engage in an interactive process to explore possible alternatives if the original request is not feasible. (Print: When Fairness Gets Complicated)