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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.
A Winning First Novel About a Coup on a Co-op Board
Written by Bill Morris on July 25, 2019
Jonathan Vatner’s “Carnegie Hill” takes the reader inside a New York co-op.
New Tenant Protections Likely to Be Felt in Co-ops and Condos
Written by Ira Brad Matetsky and Justin R. Bonanno on July 16, 2019
Sweeping new law will affect fees, evictions, sublets, and much more.
No Annual Meeting or Board Election in Forever?
July 05, 2019
Here’s how shareholders can force a fraud-free election.
Women Take Charge at Village House Condominium
Written by Bendix Anderson on July 04, 2019
Condo board is dominated by women for the first time in its history.
A Man Unafraid of Change
Written by Tom Soter on June 28, 2019
Peter Pisapia welcomes the changes he has seen in Long Island City.
To Avoid Charges of Retaliation, Start Talking to Employees
Written by Andrew I. Bart on June 18, 2019
For co-op and condo boards, retaliation is the newest form of discrimination.
Is This the Perfect Boot Camp for Co-op Boards?
Written by Bill Morris on June 17, 2019
Gerry Maughan’s stint on a town council prepared him for board service.
Rockville Centre Co-op Pulling the Oars in the Same Direction
Written by Bill Morris on June 14, 2019
Board engineers a turnaround in a pre-war building with Tudor touches.
Low-Rise Co-ops Versus High-Rise Development
Written by Bendix Anderson on June 13, 2019
Bucolic Queens co-ops fight to protect their quality of life.
A Co-op Board Learns How to Handle a Long-Running Crisis
Written by Tom Soter on June 10, 2019
An oil leak at a Queens co-op dragged on for seven years.
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