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A Co-op's Long Flooding Nightmare Is Over
Written by Marianne Schaefer on August 28, 2019
York River House co-op's basement is finally low and dry.
Negotiating a Licensing Agreement? It’s Time to Play Nice
Written by Kathleen Needham Inocco on August 06, 2019
Going to war against the developer next door is rarely a good idea.
Who Gets to Go Up on the Roof?
Written by Dale J. Degenshein on July 01, 2019
Co-op board and shareholder at odds over roof access.
Now For Something Completely New: the Condo Top Chop
June 07, 2019
Developer may have to slice top five floors off new condo tower.
Fixing the So-Called “Fixed” Costs at Co-ops and Condos
Written by Bill Morris on June 03, 2019
Stephen Doherty found a way to shave his co-op’s electricity bill.
The Secrets to a Successful 40-Year Marriage
Written by Bill Morris and Kaya Laterman on May 31, 2019
A co-op board and its manager are nearing their golden anniversary.
Operation Elevator: A Co-op Board Prepares for Battle
Written by Marianne Schaefer on May 15, 2019
Upgrading both elevators becomes a military operation.
The First Baby Steps of a 40-Year-Old Co-op
Written by Bill Morris and Kaya Laterman on May 07, 2019
Board members and management have stuck together since 1979.
This 40-Year-Old Co-op Knows the Perks of Continuity
Written by Bill Morris and Kaya Laterman on May 06, 2019
Co-op still has original board members and management company.
Can a Co-op Board Ban Kids From the Backyard?
Written by Ann Farmer on May 02, 2019
Boards cannot discriminate when making new rules.
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