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.
March 13, 2017
Here's how one co-op rewrote its governing documents, and how you can keep scammers from stealing your home.
March 10, 2017
Here’s a novel way to fill those unfillable vacancies on a co-op board.
Written by Paula Chin on March 07, 2017
Democracy replaces autocracy at an Upper East Side condo.
Written by Paula Chin on March 03, 2017
An infusion of young blood and energy helps a Queens co-op make a turnaround.
February 27, 2017
What makes a successful board president? And how much is access to your building worth?
Written by Lisa Prevost on February 24, 2017
A co-op uses shareholder input to bring its bylaws and proprietary lease up to date.
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?
Written by Paula Chin on February 10, 2017
New blood overcomes inertia of entrenched Queens co-op board.
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.
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.