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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.
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.
Co-op Board 1, Madonna 0
December 04, 2018
Harperley Hall wins three-year legal war with a pop superstar.
A Tale of Two Warring Brownstone Neighbors
November 14, 2018
New Upper West Side co-op shareholders get an unpleasant surprise.
Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Basil
October 25, 2018
Common areas are not for privileged personal use.
Another Condo Sheds the Trump Name
October 19, 2018
Unit-owners vote to remove the T-word from their building’s facade.
A Line of Credit Is for a Rainy Day
Written by Bill Morris on October 16, 2018
Boards that dip into this emergency fund need to have a plan for repaying it.
Drawings That Help Close Apartment Sales
Written by Bill Morris on October 03, 2018
Assaf Leib's quick sketches help buyers visualize possible renovations.
Here's a New One: a Monthly Fee During Renovation Work
September 05, 2018
Co-op board charges $1,000 a month until work is complete.
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