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The Engineer Who Became a Property Manager
Written by Bill Morris on June 07, 2018
Ed Ermler happily takes everything that gets thrown his way.
Can Boards Punish Many for the Crimes of a Few?
May 01, 2018
A co-op’s proprietary lease grants – and limits – a board’s power to fine.
Week by Week: April 24
April 24, 2017
How to put together the perfect board, and how to compute your building's tax bill.
Two Co-ops, Two Flip Taxes, One Goal
Written by Bill Morris on March 29, 2017
Boards defend a tool that prevents speculation, enhances stability, and raises money.
Week by Week: December 5
December 05, 2016
How can a condo get by without a super or a property manager? And who's responsible when a worker is injured in a common area?
Uproars Over Upgrades
November 01, 2016
New York City real estate's generation gap.
A New Co-op – Yes, a Co-op! – Is Born in Queens
June 15, 2016
The Art Deco Washington Plaza echoes conversion stories from the 1980s.
You May Now Walk On the Grass
May 23, 2016
A decade-long, generational war has finally ended in a group of Queens co-ops.
A Bag of Cash Rebates for Cogen Projects
Written by Jennifer V. Hughes on April 26, 2016
Take your pick and start saving energy – and money.
Turning Captured Steam Into Gold
Written by Jennifer V. Hughes on April 08, 2016
Is cogen right for your building?
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