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Brooklyn Co-op Overcomes a Gas Shutdown
Written by Marianne Schaefer on January 07, 2020
Fast footwork gets service restored in just 10 days.
A Brooklyn Co-op Seals Its Envelope – and Saves Big
Written by Sue Treiman on January 02, 2020
Passive-house concept produces comfort and energy savings.
Mitchell-Lamas Sued For Letting Applicants Skip Waiting List
December 11, 2019
Affordable-housing applicants decry “pervasive corruption” at HPD.
When a Co-op Shareholder Seeks a Reasonable Accommodation
November 20, 2019
Co-op board needs to make the building accessible to the disabled.
Landmarks Conservancy Saves Fort Greene Brownstone
Written by Bendix Anderson on November 13, 2019
Small co-op gets a big boost from low-interest loan.
Co-op and Condo Boards' Fiduciary Duty Is to All Residents
October 11, 2019
When two condo board members profited from unchecked sublets, everyone suffered.
Brooklyn Condo Charged With Discriminating Against Disabled
September 24, 2019
Federal government hits developer for failing to provide accommodations.
Caton Towers Co-op Moves to Cut Carbon Emissions
Written by Sue Treiman on September 11, 2019
New cogen system will cut costs, help meet looming emissions limits.
The Hard Truth About a Condo Board’s Right of First Refusal
Written by Dale J. Degenshein on August 26, 2019
Brooklyn buyer asks: What’s wrong with my $850,000?
Boards Need to Crack Down on Homeowner’s Insurance
Written by Tom Soter on August 08, 2019
Devastating Brooklyn fire points to hazards of being uninsured.
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