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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.
Consistency is Key When Setting Maintenance
Written by Andrew Stern on November 13, 2017
Co-op boards must pick a formula and stick with it to guarantee fairness.
Developer Wants to Raze and Replace West Village Houses
November 08, 2017
Developer wants to replace 420 affordable co-op units with new buildings.
New and Old Ways to Create Institutional Memory
Written by Frank Lovece on October 27, 2017
Many boards are using the cloud to marshal their documents.
Paper Invoices and Checks Are SO 20th Century
Written by Lisa Prevost on October 24, 2017
Computer software speeds purchasing, billing and payments.
Brooklyn Retail Rents, Bucking Trend, Keep Rising
October 23, 2017
Online shopping hasn’t dampened asking rents – yet.
Institutional Memory Moves Into the Cloud
Written by Frank Lovece on October 17, 2017
Project-management platforms store board documents in one place, forever.
“You Simply Can’t Get Away Without Maintenance Increases.”
Written by Paula Chin on October 10, 2017
This school of thought says maintenance should be allowed to rise – gently.
Should Monthly Charges Be Tied Down Tight or Allowed to Rise?
Written by Paula Chin on October 09, 2017
Two schools of thought on the best way to meet fiduciary duties.
New State Law Seeks to End Conflicts of Interest
Written by Marianne Schaefer on October 05, 2017
Annual reports on contracts will be required beginning in 2018.
Nothing Is Certain but Death and...a Co-op Board’s Power
October 03, 2017
Some boards can block children from inheriting their parents’ apartment.
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