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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.
When Boards Have to Fight for What’s Right
Written by Paula Chin on March 21, 2017
A toxic waste dump and a proposed casino bring out a board’s combative side.
Week by Week: March 20
March 20, 2017
Ways to shake up board inertia, and reasons why some buildings have higher monthly charges than others.
Three Keys to a Co-op's Success: Plan, Plan, Plan
Written by Marianne Schaefer on March 16, 2017
At the Kings Wood co-op on Long Island, planning is the key to avoiding surprises.
Week by Week: March 13
March 13, 2017
Here's how one co-op rewrote its governing documents, and how you can keep scammers from stealing your home.
Serve on the Board – or Pay Up
March 10, 2017
Here’s a novel way to fill those unfillable vacancies on a co-op board.
One Board President's On-the-Job Training
Written by Paula Chin on March 07, 2017
Democracy replaces autocracy at an Upper East Side condo.
Restoring the Luster to “the Jewel of Bayside”
Written by Paula Chin on March 03, 2017
An infusion of young blood and energy helps a Queens co-op make a turnaround.
Week by Week: February 27
February 27, 2017
What makes a successful board president? And how much is access to your building worth?
The Rutherford Rewrites Its Governing Documents
Written by Lisa Prevost on February 24, 2017
A co-op uses shareholder input to bring its bylaws and proprietary lease up to date.
Week by Week: February 20
February 20, 2017
How do you know when it's time to dissolve your co-op? And how do you deal with an uncooperative cooperator?
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