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A Gas Leak Leaves an Upper West Side Co-op Feeling Lucky
Written by Bill Morris on January 30, 2019
Sometimes disaster has an ugly smell but a silver lining.
The Accountant Who Became a Property Manager
Written by Bill Morris on January 31, 2019
Dawn Dickstein also brought co-op board experience to her second career.
Luxury Co-op and Condo Sales Hit “Depressing” Low
January 28, 2019
High end sales are lowest since the Great Recession hit bottom.
The Vermeer Responds to Chelsea Water Main Break
Written by Bill Morris on January 24, 2019
A property manager uses communication to help a co-op through a disaster.
Building a Better Backup Generator
Written by Bill Morris on January 23, 2019
Battery Park City condo is ready for the next big one(s).
The Arduous Art of Evicting a Serial Subletter
Written by Dale J. Degenshein on January 21, 2019
It’s possible, but not easy, to evict a shareholder for objectionable conduct.
A Mitchell-Lama Co-op Keeps Its Options Open
Written by Bill Morris on January 16, 2019
Co-op can go to market rate without paying prepayment penalty.
Upper East Side Co-ops Losing Their Luster
January 16, 2019
The gold standard of old is giving way to new condos and their amenities.
Get Ready For New Gas Line Inspection Regs
January 15, 2019
City will finalize rules during extended rollout.
Failure to Comply With Cooling Tower Regs Lands a Co-op in Court
January 14, 2019
City sues Upper West Side co-op for blocking health inspectors.
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