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The Edgewater Co-op Fixes a Communication Breakdown
Written by Paula Chin on February 22, 2019
The board didn't listen to shareholders. That has changed.
Co-op Boards Are Not Quality-Control Watchdogs
Written by Victor M. Metsch on February 07, 2019
Board not responsible for shoddy work in “luxury” apartment renovation.
Madison Avenue Co-op Gets Backup Hot Water at a Cool Price
Written by Bill Morris on February 06, 2019
Ingenious solutions cut cost of a state-of-the-art system.
Armani Bringing Luxury Condos to Madison Avenue
January 29, 2019
The “experience economy” includes pricey condos on top of pricey shops.
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.
Who Can Go Out on the Roof?
Written by Dale J. Degenshein on November 19, 2018
Access to coveted rooftop space is spelled out in governing documents.
Why Condos Are Becoming Rentals
November 08, 2018
Slumping luxury condo sales inspire FOR RENT signs.
The Co-op Sublet That Went Terribly Wrong
November 07, 2018
Unpaid rent bill of $160,000 leads owners to file lawsuit.
“Sham” Co-op on Upper East Side Slapped With $190,000 Fine
August 29, 2018
Attorney General will funnel money to low-income housing.
Upper East Side Leads Sudden Surge in Co-op Sales
August 17, 2018
Glut of new condos, lower co-op prices have shifted the balance.
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