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Why Building Measurements Matter
Written by Paula Chin on September 20, 2016
An accurate tally of square footage can save major money on taxes and insurance.
Is Your Certificate of Occupancy Up to Date?
Written by Gary M. Stern on August 11, 2016
An out-of-date C of O can cause problems with sales, loans, even lawsuits.
Secondhand Smoke Is Now a First-Class Headache
Written by Stuart Saft on June 17, 2016
A co-op gets stung for allowing smoke to travel between apartments.
Puttin' (a New Roof) On the Ritz
Written by Tom Soter on June 08, 2016
Repairs to a landmarked building complicate a co-op board’s life.
Work on Upper East Side Tower Stopped Cold
May 30, 2015
Controversial luxury condo used loophole to bypass zoning laws.
The Millionaire Doormen of Fifth Avenue
May 20, 2016
If you’re a sucker for stories about janitors hitting the Lottery, this one’s for you.
Attorney Tip: Stop the Spread of Smoke Now
Written by Stuart Saft on April 07, 2016
A recent court ruling on second-hand smoke should push boards to act.
Lock It Up
Written by Bill Morris on April 05, 2016
Storage for two-wheelers is the hot new amenity.
A Board of Expert Jugglers
Written by Tom Soter on March 30, 2016
At The Newport, the ball never gets dropped.
Everybody Out of the Pool!
March 25, 2016
What to do when guests abuse amenities.
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