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Firing a Co-op's Property Manager is Like Filing for Divorce
September 29, 2023
When shareholders are unhappy with management, the co-op board needs to act.
Castle Village Is a Snapshot of the Pressures on City Co-ops and Condos
September 25, 2023
Rising costs are putting the squeeze on co-op and condo residents across the city.
Alert Condo Super Spots Fake Certificate of Insurance
Written by Emily Myers on September 20, 2023
Condo could have been liable for hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.
Co-op Board Hit With $3.5 Million Lawsuit Over Brown Water
September 19, 2023
Billionaire shareholder claims
Don't Stick a Fork in Billionaires' Row Just Yet
Written by Bill Morris on September 01, 2023
Condo at 432 Park Ave. sells for $92 million, biggest sale of the year.
Retailer Sues Condo Board for $10 Million Over Lost Rent
August 30, 2023
Failure to approve a new ventilation system lands a cond-op board in court.
Pre-School Sues Condo Board Over Sidewalk Shed
Written by Bill Morris on August 29, 2023
Pricey school says shed on playground has cost enrollment and revenue.
Q & A: Can a Condo Board Spy on Staff and Unit-Owners?
August 28, 2023
Condo residents question right of board to listen in on conversations.
Condo Board’s Win-Win: Saving Money While Saving the Planet
Written by Bill Morris on August 16, 2023
The Avery condominium has cut its costs along with its carbon emissions.
Three Steps to Force a Co-op Board to Fix a Chronic Roof Leak
August 15, 2023
Boards have a fiduciary duty to take care of the building.
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