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Co-op and Condo Flip Taxes in Peril as Housing Recession Looms
August 31, 2022
Rising interest rates and cooling sales will pinch a vital source of income.
Under Comptroller's Plan, Basements Could Be the New Lofts
August 30, 2022
Plans calls for making tens of thousands of basement apartments safe and legal.
New York City Has Seventh Fastest Rising Flood Risk in Nation
August 29, 2022
A decade after Hurricane Sandy, spending on coastal protections is lagging.
Three Keys to a Successful Hybrid Annual Meeting
Written by Bill Morris on August 25, 2022
Most co-op boards have gone to virtual meetings, but there are holdouts.
The Good, the Bad and the Scary News on Local Law 97
August 22, 2022
Co-op and condo boards face major hurdles as fines for carbon emissions draw closer.
Energy Efficiency Letter Grades Do Not Predict Fines for Carbon Emissions
Written by Bill Morris on August 17, 2022
Many co-op and condo boards are still operating under a misconception.
Clearing Up Confusion Over the Climate Mobilization Act
Written by William D. McCracken on August 16, 2022
Co-op and condo boards need to face reality and get busy right now.
City Could Ban Criminal Background Checks on Co-op Buyers
Written by Bill Morris on August 11, 2022
Co-ops and landlords fear that residents’ safety will be compromised.
Problem Solved: Pinpointing Leaks on the Cheap
August 09, 2022
Cutting-edge technology cuts down on the cost of leak detection.
The Right Way for a Co-op Board to Deal With a Hoarder
Written by Bill Morris on August 05, 2022
Eviction should be the last resort when dealing with a shareholder who's a hoarder.
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