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HOW CO-OP/CONDO BOARDS OPERATE

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. 

Cord Cutters a Factor When Buying Cable TV Service

Written by Frank Lovece on September 25, 2017

New York City

Co-op and condo boards grapple with changing technology and tastes.

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An App Called Slack Can Organize Board Conversations

Written by Kathryn Farrell on September 11, 2017

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

A way to manage the flow of talk between boards and their managers.

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Get Rid of the Friction and Factions in Board Meetings

Written by Julie Zuraw on August 18, 2017

New York City

Using Robert’s Rules of Order brings discipline to board meetings.

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How to Get the Best Bid on Capital Projects

Written by Michael Berenson on August 14, 2017

New York City

By using a spreadsheet, management can gauge true cost of “options.”

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Tailor House Rules to Suit Your Building

Written by Mark Elman on August 08, 2017

New York City

Boards need to update house rules – and enforce them fairly.

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Election Handbook Seeks to Educate and Inform

Written by Cody Masino on August 01, 2017

New York City

Proactive manager explains annual meetings to shareholders and boards.

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Board service required Martin Mirkin to learn lighting, plumbing – and people.

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Veteran president sees board service as a blend of business, politics, and diplomacy.

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The Hardest Things to Manage Are Expectations

Written by Dan Wollman on July 14, 2017

New York City

Managers must provide accurate information – even if the client goes ballistic.

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Admissions Clock: Time Bomb or Needed Lubricant?

Written by Lisa Prevost on July 10, 2017

New York City

Co-op advocates oppose legislative proposals to speed apartment sales.

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Learn all the basics of NYC co-op and condo management, with straight talk from heavy hitters in the field of co-op or condo apartments

Professionals in some of the key fields of co-op and condo board governance and building management answer common questions in their areas of expertise

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