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Keeping Chaos at Bay in a Basement Without Bins
Written by Kathryn Farrell on March 05, 2019
Divide space to conquer chaos in a communal storage area.
By Rejecting Sales, Co-op Boards Can Hurt Values
March 05, 2019
A cooling market is a time for boards to rethink demand for high sale prices.
Steps to Take When the Elevator Goes Down
Written by Paula Chin on March 04, 2019
With new regs looming, boards need to plan now for upgrades or replacement.
Ultra-Rich Getting Big Breaks on Property Taxes
March 04, 2019
Ken Griffin’s $238 million condo valued at just $9.4 million.
Free Classes for Building Operators Can Cut Costs by 20 Percent
Written by Ann Farmer on March 01, 2019
Program teaches staffs and board members how to run buildings right.
The Armor of the Business Judgment Rule Can Be Pierced
Written by Ira Brad Matetsky on February 28, 2019
Boards are not immune to legal challenges over apartment sales.
Under GOP Tax “Cuts,” 11 Million Get Pockets Picked
February 28, 2019
New York and New Jersey taxpayers “hammered” by new deduction cap.
When It Comes to Steam Boilers, Size Matters
Written by Marianne Schaefer on February 27, 2019
These retrofits to steam heat systems can cut energy costs by 20 percent.
Pied-a-Terre Tax Could Soon Hit the Absent Rich
February 27, 2019
City council resolution supports tax on high-end, non-primary residences.
Smart Electric Meters Are Coming
Written by Kathryn Farrell on February 26, 2019
Data on electricity usage patterns can help cut energy bills.
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