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The Playground Moves Indoors
May 12, 2016
If you can’t take the kid to the playground, bring the playground to the kid.
Don't Brawl. Take a Vote
Written by Tom Soter on May 11, 2016
A little democracy can bring a lot of peace to a lobby or hallway makeover.
Defusing the Volatile Vote Count
Written by Rob Lenihan on May 10, 2016
A fair election plus an accurate vote count equals one happy building.
Week by Week: May 9
May 09, 2016
Bad news and good news: The red tape involved in a canopy project is daunting; but there's a sure way to keep your board meetings down to 90 minutes.
Facade Repairs Just Got More Expensive
Written by Tom Soter on May 06, 2016
New DOB regulations will boost the cost of mandatory Local Law 11 work.
Managing Great (and Unrealistic) Expectations
Written by Paula Chin on May 05, 2016
When shifting from self- to professional management, some boards expect the moon.
Hourly Rate or Monthly Retainer?
Written by Emmet Pierce on May 04, 2016
Which is the smart way for your board to pay for legal advice?
The Top 10 No-No's for Board Newbies
Written by Jim Glatthaar and Katrine Beck on May 03, 2016
These are a few of the missteps board neophytes should try to avoid.
Week by Week: May 2
May 02, 2016
Reforming the city's tangled real estate tax system may be getting harder and harder, but luckily it's getting easier to charge electric cars.
Why Can't You Get a Reverse Mortgage?
May 02, 2016
Because you live in a co-op.
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