* Notify the board's attorney immediately. With the level of malfeasance you're describing I doubt they would be completely in the dark about this. If they are the co-op's attorney of record they will have skin in the game.

* If the co-op's attorney is uncooperative, you and as many other shareholders as possible need to hire your own attorney. The more shareholders you can muster the better.

* Read through your co-op's Bylaws. See what is required to demand a shareholder special meeting to conduct new elections. Write up a one-page flyer describing the problems like you did above and distribute it to all shareholders. Your Bylaws should have the requirements for a legal notification.

* Be prepared for blowback from the board and MA, and possibly the co-op's attorney. It could get nasty.

* Keep a detailed log and paper trail.

* As a last resort, contact the FDNY and DoB. Explain the situation to them and ask what they can do for you. Request official inspections. You might notify the board of your intentions to contact NYC agencies if they don't clean up their act.

* I'm sure there are many other things you should do and I hope others jump in.

* Finally, and I cannot stress this enough, is to hire your own attorney. They will be working for you and not the board, which is an important distinction. Don't do anything without advice from an attorney. You will need legal guidance.

* This could get expensive, which is why I recommend you don't try to go it alone. From what you wrote, your co-op has very serious safety and financial issues that could harm shareholders.

Good luck!

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