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New study says New York has the nation's highest median property taxes.
Co-op Advocate Is Elated by City’s Mandatory Organics Recycling Program
Written by Bill Morris on June 29, 2023
Speaking from experience, co-op board member says, “The key is to make it easy.”
Wait Till Next Year: Reforms to Access Agreements Die, For Now
Written by William D. McCracken on June 28, 2023
Co-op and condo boards still hoping for protections from greedy neighbors.
Boards are demanding tighter coverage, fewer exclusions for work inside apartments.
How Hot Is the City's Real Estate Market? Lukewarm.
June 23, 2023
Neither buyers nor sellers are in charge in today's room-temperature market.
Does Your Co-op or Condo Have an Alternative Parking Plan?
Written by Paula Chin on June 22, 2023
With garage inspections looming, boards need to think about Plan B.
$10 million to help needy buildings comply with Local Law 97.
If smoking is banned in public spaces, the co-op board has a powerful weapon.
Affordable Co-ops See New Tax Abatement as an “Important Tool”
Written by Bill Morris on June 15, 2023
The successor to the expired J-51 property tax abatement is cheered by co-ops.
It Just Got Easier for Co-op Boards to Secure a PACE Loan
Written by Bill Morris on June 14, 2023
New rules will ease the flow of money to pay for electric-powered retrofits.
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