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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: January 2
January 02, 2017
You should love it when your energy bills go down, but be wary when maintenance stays flat.
Week by Week: December 26
December 26, 2016
This week we look into the education of a board member and the pricing of a co-op apartment.
The Dreaded D-Word
December 19, 2016
Discrimination suits, every board’s worst nightmare, are avoidable.
’Tis the Season to...Evaluate Your Staff
Written by Lisa Prevost on December 13, 2016
More co-op and condo boards are tying holiday bonuses to staff performance.
Week by Week: December 12
December 12, 2016
The holiday bonus for building staffers is no longer a given – and neither is the foundation of board power.
A Renaissance in Harlem
Written by Paula Chin on December 09, 2016
Refund of inflated tax payments leads to a co-op’s rebirth.
Board Power: Its Sources, Its Uses, Its Limits
Written by Stuart Saft on December 06, 2016
Today’s boards owe a debt of gratitude to Ronald Levandusky and his kitchen.
Week by Week: December 5
December 05, 2016
How can a condo get by without a super or a property manager? And who's responsible when a worker is injured in a common area?
When Dealing With Illegal Pets, Time Matters
Written by Abbey Goldstein on November 29, 2016
Co-op and condo boards need to move swiftly – and cautiously – when enforcing pet bans.
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Habitat Week by Week
Co-op and condo board business broken down into bite-sized bits - 2 stories each week. Read now on all digital devices.
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