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How do NYC co-ops and condos operate? Governed by an elected board of directors, these housing corporations are like mini-cities with their own bylaws and governing documents. Here you'll find articles on a wide range of topics that co-op and condo board directors need to understand to govern their housing corporation wisely.
Warren Schreiber, Co-op and Condo Advocate, Is on Queens Transition Team
November 30, 2020
Borough President-elect Donovan Richards taps a leading co-op and condo voice.
New Software Helps Co-op and Condo Annual Meetings Go Virtual
Written by Bill Morris on November 12, 2020
BuildingBoard.com is tailored to the needs of co-ops, condos and condops.
5 Things to Check Before Hiring a Managing Agent
August 25, 2020
It’s one of the most important decisions a co-op or condo board will ever make.
Neighbor vs. Neighbor, the Place Where Co-op Boards Dread to Go
August 11, 2020
This dispute over noise and obstructed views offers no easy solution.
Coronavirus Fatigue Is Not an Option for Co-op and Condo Boards
Written by Ira Brad Matetsky on July 28, 2020
Governance and liability challenges loom, even as the pandemic drags on.
How to Conduct a Virtual Annual Meeting
June 30, 2020
Here’s what boards need to know while in-person meetings are banned.
Co-op Holds Glitch-Free Virtual Annual Meeting and Election
Written by Marianne Schaefer on June 11, 2020
Morningside Gardens successfully adapts to these challenging times.
In an unprecedented step, a co-op has taken on a third incarnation.
Prolific artist will appear in award book American Illustration 39.
How to Conduct the Annual Meeting Virtually
Written by Carol J. Ott on May 14, 2020
Zoom and other platforms have made it easy to bring people together.
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