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Here it is March 9th and the 32BJ contract expires on April 20th. I asked my managing agent, who says he's heard nothing yet, about negotiations. Is this Read More »
Just when you thought you were out, they pull you back in! Eradicating bed bugs is proving to be a difficult problem. We've gone through a few buildings Read More »
We have a situation where a unit owner has a leak.This person lives on the top floor. We have tried to repair the leak several times - to the tune of Read More »
If you live in a complex that requires a landscaper, you should also ask if that person does snow removal.Many landscapers do both. You can try to negotiate Read More »
Queens coops and condos have been chatting about finance requirements. Many coops require that no more than 80% of the purchase price be financed. One Read More »
I've just recently run into a situation at a Cooperative where the Superintendent has been employed for the last twenty years and is at or above the standard Read More »
Hello everyone - I am prez of a 140 unit condo in Queens. This is my first stab at blogging - so here goes! I ran into an owner yesterday who was asking Read More »
If your building is undergoing (or will plan to undergo) an upgrade or repair of an essential building service that requires more than just a Read More »
Being involved with different Cooperatives and Condominiums allows me to see the differing ways in which Boards manage information with their Shareholders/Owners. Read More »
Management is an interesting business. There's never two days that are the same and delicate issues are always popping up. As such, we're constantly Read More »
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