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Legislative Session Was a Mixed Bag for Co-ops and Condos
Written by Bill Morris on June 09, 2022
Major green energy bills did not make the cut this year in Albany.
State Legislature Lets J-51 Tax Abatement Die — For Now
Written by Bill Morris on June 06, 2022
Co-op and condo advocates still hopeful the tax break will be revived and expanded.
Co-ops Face June 17 Deadline to Post Accommodation Rights for Disabled Residents
Written by Marc Schneider on June 02, 2022
New rule lays out specifics of how notices must be posted and distributed.
Revived Real Estate Industry Likely to Kill Good Cause Eviction Bill
Written by Bill Morris on May 31, 2022
Progressive bill was opposed by industry and many co-op and condo advocates.
Spur for affordable housing, derided as welfare for developers, appears doomed.
The greening of the electric grid will help boards cut carbon emissions.
Lawmakers Want to Punt on the Fate of the 421-a Tax Break
March 30, 2022
State legislators want to delay decision on updating tax break set to expire in June.
Affordable Co-ops and Condos Could Be Coming to New York
January 24, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed new tax breaks for affordable housing.
Skeptic Says Good Cause Eviction Bill Needs to Be Rewritten
Written by Bill Morris on January 20, 2022
Alexander Lycoyannis of Rosenberg & Estis testified against controversial bill.
Co-ops Will Be Untouched by the “Good Cause Eviction” Bill
Written by Bill Morris on January 10, 2022
Public hearing yields a promise from sponsors that co-ops will be exempt.
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