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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.
Transparency vs. Privacy: A Balancing Act for Boards
Written by Kathryn Farrell on October 15, 2018
Residents’ demands for openness challenge co-op and condo boards.
Smokers Have Two Options: Butt Out or Move Out
October 10, 2018
As co-op smoking bans rise, smokers’ options dwindle.
Should Board Meetings Be Open, Closed – or a Bit of Both?
Written by Kathryn Farrell on October 09, 2018
In their quest for openness, boards must weigh privacy concerns.
In This Artists’ Co-op, Artists Don’t Ride for Free
Written by Ron Egatz on October 05, 2018
Board at Peekskill Art Lofts decided to run the co-op like a business.
Great Magazines Think Alike
Written by Bill Morris on October 04, 2018
Current issues of Habitat and The New Yorker feature cover art by Marcellus Hall.
Five Reasons for Joining a Co-op or Condo Board
October 02, 2018
Sane people do volunteer to serve. Here’s why.
“I Hate the Word Transparency”
Written by Theresa Racht on October 01, 2018
For this lawyer, legal obligations trump today’s hunger for openness.
Neophyte Co-op and Condo Board Members Need a Mentor
Written by Alvin Wasserman on September 28, 2018
An experienced board member or managing agent can show the way.
Hiring a Manager Is Like Getting Married. Choose Wisely.
September 26, 2018
Co-op and condo boards need to do their homework before taking the leap.
A Transition Team Can Bring New Board Members Up to Speed
Written by Robert Ferrara on September 24, 2018
Like any business, co-ops and condos need to groom new officers.
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