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Why Are Most Co-op Alteration Agreements Such a Mess?
Written by William D. McCracken on October 18, 2022
Co-op boards and their lawyers should clean up unruly rules.
5 Reasons Why Condo Common Charges Are Going (Way) Up
October 14, 2022
The cost of energy, repairs, staffs and compliance are all going up, with a boost from inflation.
City Issues Proposed Rules on Complying With Local Law 97
Written by Bill Morris on October 13, 2022
Paths to cutting building carbon emissions have come into sharper focus.
Problem Solved: Budgeting in Real-Time
October 11, 2022
Facing lost revenue, budgets need to be nimble.
New Con Edison Device Detects Gas Leaks — For Free
Written by Paula Chin on October 06, 2022
Co-op and condo boards getting a new tool to avoid gas shutdowns.
After Selling Air Rights, Co-op Boards Can't Play Favorites
September 30, 2022
Boards must treat all shareholders equally — even those who lose a window.
Here’s How Condo Boards Can Collect Arrears
Written by Andrew P. Brucker on September 29, 2022
Lacking the power to evict, condo boards must use different tools.
A Healthy Building Will Limit the Rising Cost of Insurance
September 26, 2022
Co-op and condo boards need to fix violations before renewing policies.
Con Edison and National Grid Say Energy Costs Will Soar This Winter
September 23, 2022
Co-op and condo budgets are facing unforeseeable pressures on all energy costs.
Wage Transparency Is Coming for Co-op and Condo Job Ads
Written by Andrew I. Bart on September 20, 2022
New law requires posting pay range, levies stiff fines for violations.
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