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The co-op board in Lower Manhattan is taking New Year's resolutions in the summer during their annual meeting. They also use the opportunity to address foreseeable problems by changing house rules and bylaws.

Kathy Kahng, the founder of CityRax, a consulting firm specializing in street furniture, has served as the board president for a 12-story, 118-unit co-op in Murray Hill for decades. When she moved in 1989, the co-op was financially troubled, but through strategic measures, including refinancing and selling abandoned units, they improved the situation.

Residents of a Lower Manhattan co-op have learned to accept and even embrace the imperfections of their aging building, including noisy radiators and flickering lights, finding solace in the concept of wabi-sabi. However, a persistent headbanging radiator continues to challenge their peace.

Suzanne Redgen, a nurse and board director at Nine-G Cooperative, shares insights on board diversity, building improvements, financing projects, and the importance of listening and reaching compromises within the co-op community.

Looking at repairs from an energy perspective.

Every shareholder has their own agenda.

Board treasurer Lee Hoffman believes in planning for the long haul.

Finding "just right" spending solutions to major expenses.

Tech-savvy treasurer Nathan Lichtenstein is giving his co-op a digital update.

Minding the neighbors after coming down with COVID.