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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.
Queens Co-ops Weathering the Storm – for Now
Written by Carol J. Ott on April 16, 2020
Leaders express anxiety over maintenance, taxes and the market’s future.
Mel Doby, Queens Co-op Stalwart, Dies of Covid-19
April 02, 2020
Retired cop, musician, and dynamic leader of Hilltop Village co-op.
Is the Co-op Board Application Interview Headed to Skype?
March 20, 2020
Broker arranging video interview to combat spread of coronavirus.
State's New SHIELD Law Tightens Security of Personal Data
Written by Sue Treiman and Bill Morris on March 06, 2020
Fines are stiffer and enforcement is stricter on data breaches.
State senate again considering bill that would alter the co-op landscape.
How Great Neck Terrace Co-op Put an End to Proxy Fraud
Written by Paula Chin on March 03, 2020
Great Neck Terrace ended cheating and got rid of an entrenched board.
Maks Etingin, New York Co-op Pioneer, Dies at 92
Written by Bill Morris on February 27, 2020
Son of the founder, he guided Orsid Realty through the conversion wave.
State's New SHIELD Law to Tighten Cybersecurity
Written by Sue Treiman and Bill Morris on February 25, 2020
Co-op and condo boards must protect personal data.
Happy Presidents' Day!
February 17, 2020
The Habitat Group wishes all our readers a happy holiday.
Six Easy Pieces of Advice to Fight Proxy Fraud
Written by Paula Chin on February 14, 2020
A simple protocol is the best defense against election fraud.
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