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The Delicate Dance of Hiring a New Management Company
Written by Emmet Pierce on July 14, 2016
What boards and managers need to know before the job interviews begin.
If a FOR SALE Sign Gets Rusty in This Market, Something's Wrong
Written by Stuart Saft on July 15, 2016
Boards need to be aware of forces that can stymie apartment sales or lower prices.
A Contract With the Contractor Is a Smart Back-Up
July 14, 2016
The alteration agreement may not be enough.
A Renter Buyout Can Be a Win-Win-Win
Written by Matthew Hall on July 13, 2016
Replacing renters with owners is every co-op board’s goal – and many sponsors’ dream.
The New Face of Local Law 11 Facade Repairs
Written by Tom Soter on July 12, 2016
New DOB regulations are “more involved, more intense, more expensive.”
Nothing is Certain but Death and (Uncollected) Taxes
July 12, 2016
$60 million in tax exemptions went to dead New Yorkers.
Week by Week: July 11
July 11, 2016
This week we wrestle with questions about affordable co-ops, and condos that have dual boards.
Are More Than Half of the City's Sublets Illegal?
July 08, 2016
Critics say Airbnb is “swallowing up” affordable housing.
The Perks – and Perils – of Virtual Board Meetings
Written by Emmet Pierce on July 07, 2016
Technology can be a useful tool, but it must be handled with caution.
When Should You Seek a Second Opinion?
Written by Frank Lovece on July 05, 2016
Boards can save big money by getting a second pair of eyes on big projects.
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