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Guarding Against Conflicts of Interest on Co-op and Condo Boards
September 09, 2019
There are simple defenses – and there is a muscular new state law.
New York Losing Population Faster Than Any Other U.S. City
September 06, 2019
Co-op and condo sellers get another dose of bad news in a cooling market.
A Shabby Bike Room Is a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen
Written by Marianne Schaefer on September 05, 2019
A co-op board can't ignore a collapsing ceiling and waterbugs in a common area.
Bedbugs Turned This Co-op Into a Community
September 03, 2019
Shareholders come together to help elderly neighbors age in place.
Take the Rest of the Day Off
September 02, 2019
The Habitat Group wishes you a safe and happy Labor Day!
Climate Change Means Co-op and Condo Boards Must Change
August 30, 2019
Here are basic steps toward compliance with the city’s new law.
A Co-op Board’s “Ass-Backwards” Demands Can Hurt Sellers
Written by Tom Soter on August 29, 2019
“Exit inspections” can hamper apartment sales, lead to lawsuits.
Cuomo Urges Probe of National Grid’s Gas Moratorium
August 29, 2019
War escalates after state’s rejection of new natural-gas pipeline.
The Dirty Little Secret in the Basement: Illegal Laundry Rooms
Written by Bendix Anderson on August 21, 2019
As many as half of the city’s co-ops and condos may be breaking the law.
Committees Can Lighten a Board’s Work Load – if They’re Run Right
Written by Michelle P. Quinn on August 20, 2019
There’s a right way to generate, govern, and guide committees.
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Habitat Essentials
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