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First Steps When Disaster Strikes
Written by Frank Lovece on December 12, 2017
A co-op board navigates the immediate aftermath of a devastating fire.
Developer Wants to Raze and Replace West Village Houses
November 08, 2017
Developer wants to replace 420 affordable co-op units with new buildings.
Local buyers outnumber foreign investors at new Greenwich Village tower.
If boards follow the governing documents, alteration agreements are hard to fight.
Condo Board Sues Equinox Gym Over Loud Instructors
June 05, 2017
The list of usual suspects – dogs, music, parties and sex – just got longer.
How a Land-Lease Co-op Landed in Real-Estate Heaven
Written by Paula Chin on March 14, 2017
Buying the land the building sits on was key to this co-op’s success.
There Are Limits to Co-op Boards’ Powers
Written by Lisa L. Colangelo on March 09, 2017
Court rules that co-op board “unreasonably” blocked transfer of dead woman’s shares.
Every Co-op and Condo Board’s Darkest Nightmare
February 09, 2017
Greenwich Village noise dispute leads to $750,000 lawsuit.
Sponsors and Boards Don’t Have to Behave Like Cats and Dogs
Written by Bill Morris on January 20, 2017
Some sponsors actually sell apartments and relinquish power.
Board Power: Its Sources, Its Uses, Its Limits
Written by Stuart Saft on December 06, 2016
Today’s boards owe a debt of gratitude to Ronald Levandusky and his kitchen.
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