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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.
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?
Bell Park Gardens Gets an Energy Transfusion
Written by Paula Chin on February 10, 2017
New blood overcomes inertia of entrenched Queens co-op board.
Week by Week: February 6
February 06, 2017
Sometimes sponsors play by the rules, and sometimes they don't. But one thing your building must always have is a backflow preventer. It's the law.
Week by Week: January 30
January 30, 2017
There's a new way to hire a management company, and there's a little word that can make a huge difference.
Managers Get to Jump Through an Extra Hoop
Written by Paula Chin on January 27, 2017
Is the management RFP a valuable tool or a waste of time?
Conflict of (Love) Interest
January 26, 2017
Things get complicated when the super and the board president are an item.
Week by Week: January 23
January 23, 2017
A creative board saved a troubled co-op for artists, while a dogged board president marshaled major projects.
When Co-op Board Actions Shade From Unreasonable to Illegal
January 23, 2017
Boards that repeatedly reject sales may be open to charges of self-dealing.
Sponsors and Boards Don’t Have to Behave Like Cats and Dogs
Written by Bill Morris on January 20, 2017
Some sponsors actually sell apartments and relinquish power.
North Shore Towers Is New York's Biggest Smoke-Free Co-op
Written by Kaya Laterman on January 19, 2017
Board mounts blitz to educate shareholders and get out the vote.
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