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No. 4 Oil Is the Latest Fossil Fuel to Get Banned in New York City
February 21, 2023
City council passes bill that speeds up the end of the dirtiest remaining fossil fuel.
Video Doorbells Present a Conundrum for Co-op and Condo Boards
February 20, 2023
Are video doorbells an added layer of security or an invasion of privacy?
New York City Solar Energy Installations Set Another Record Last Year
February 17, 2023
Decreasing costs and healthy incentives are leading co-op and condo boards to go solar.
A Podcast Elevates the Image — and Expertise — of Resident Managers
Written by Bill Morris on February 16, 2023
In “Building Talk,” Frank and Bo are New York’s version of Click and Clack.
The Challenge of Switching to an Electric Stove in an Old Co-op
February 13, 2023
Co-op boards have the power to make demands on climate-conscious shareholders.
Bill Would Require Co-op Boards to Give Reasons for Rejecting Buyers
February 10, 2023
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is leading the latest assault on a cherished co-op board power.
Bill Seeks to Push Local Law 97 Fines Back by 7 Years
Written by Bill Morris on February 09, 2023
Council member Vickie Paladino explains her opposition to “drastic” law.
Co-op and Condo Law Firm Mergers March On
February 06, 2023
Braverman Greenspun is latest to acquire a smaller firm.
City Council Had "Disappointing" Year on Climate-Friendly Legislation
February 07, 2023
Despite anxiety of co-op and condo boards, 2022 saw a sharp drop in passage of green bills.
Changes Coming to Garbage Collection for Co-ops and Condos
January 31, 2023
Today is the last day to opt for early morning set-out of garbage and recycling.
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