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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.
How to Get the Best Bid on Capital Projects
Written by Michael Berenson on August 14, 2017
By using a spreadsheet, management can gauge true cost of “options.”
Tailor House Rules to Suit Your Building
Written by Mark Elman on August 08, 2017
Boards need to update house rules – and enforce them fairly.
Election Handbook Seeks to Educate and Inform
Written by Cody Masino on August 01, 2017
Proactive manager explains annual meetings to shareholders and boards.
The Quarter-Century Education of a Co-op Board President
Written by Tom Soter on July 25, 2017
Board service required Martin Mirkin to learn lighting, plumbing – and people.
Board Profile: John Miller Is No Machiavelli
Written by Tom Soter on July 18, 2017
Veteran president sees board service as a blend of business, politics, and diplomacy.
The Hardest Things to Manage Are Expectations
Written by Dan Wollman on July 14, 2017
Managers must provide accurate information – even if the client goes ballistic.
Admissions Clock: Time Bomb or Needed Lubricant?
Written by Lisa Prevost on July 10, 2017
Co-op advocates oppose legislative proposals to speed apartment sales.
An Election Handbook Designed to Dispel Distrust
Written by Bill Morris on July 06, 2017
“Nobody will walk out of that meeting feeling the system is unfair.”
Bills Seek to End Conflicts of Interest on Co-op and Condo Boards
Written by Ron Egatz on June 29, 2017
Proposed laws would require annual reports on all contract awards.
The Clock Might Start Ticking on Co-op Sales
Written by Lisa Prevost on June 27, 2017
Bills would give boards 45 days to accept or reject apartment buyers.
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