HABITAT
Keeping Communal Storage Space From Becoming a Dumpster
Written by Kathryn Farrell on March 15, 2019
Rules can limit chaos, liability, and the risk of fire.
Pushback to Tax on Rich Absentee Co-op and Condo Owners
March 15, 2019
Group favors citywide tax equity over a pied-a-terre tax.
Co-op Boards Need to Rethink Resistance to LLCs
Written by Marianne Schaefer on March 14, 2019
When selling professional office space, boards need to shed old taboos.
Sometimes It Pays to Take the Inexpensive Way Out
Written by Tom Sahagian on March 13, 2019
Co-op board unwisely resists low-cost repair of steam boiler.
An Elevator Overhaul Is Both Headache and Opportunity
Written by Paula Chin on March 12, 2019
With new regs coming, boards have a chance to upgrade.
PACE Energy-Efficiency Loans Come Under Scrutiny
March 12, 2019
Regulators want to treat green lenders more like mortgage lenders.
Facade Inspection Regs Might Get Tighter – and Costlier
Written by Bill Morris on March 06, 2019
Advisory committee weighing changes to Local Law 11.
A New Way to Pay For Energy-Efficient Improvements
Written by Frank Lovece on March 08, 2019
PACE loans are repaid through energy savings.
Is a Pied-a-Terre Tax Part of the Subway Fix?
March 08, 2019
State budget director says tax on rich absentees would raise $9 billion.
Fannie and Freddie Litigation Guidelines a Minefield for Condo Boards
Written by Leni Morrison Cummins on March 07, 2019
Boards need to watch their step to avoid getting blacklisted by lenders.
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