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NYC co-ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how to raise more money, how to deal with angry owners, or the best ways to work with a building's accountant or lawyer, co-op and condo board directors have to make decisions. The collection of articles here will help your co-op or condo board navigate these waters.
Don’t Block My View of Central Park!
Written by Victor M. Metsch on July 18, 2019
Essex House legal battle seeks to put a price tag on a condo’s priceless amenity.
Co-op and condo boards need to avoid discriminating when hiring.
How to Keep a Condo Association Tax-Free
Written by Michael Esposito on July 12, 2019
Budget surpluses can be taxed, so condo boards should avoid them.
Co-op and Condo Tax Abatements Could Be Tied to Staff Pay
Written by Bendix Anderson on July 11, 2019
Bill before governor could sting buildings with non-union workers.
Nothing Is Certain After a Co-op Shareholder’s Death
July 10, 2019
Boards can reject heirs who are deemed financially unfit.
Loftlandia: The South Bronx Is the New Soho
July 09, 2019
Cuomo extends Loft Law, a boon to artists and a bane to landlords.
Condos Need to “True Up” With Their Commercial Units
July 05, 2019
Common charges must be reviewed – and balanced – regularly.
All Co-ops and Condos Need Workers' Comp Insurance
July 02, 2019
Boards are at risk if an uninsured worker or a volunteer is injured.
Who Gets to Go Up on the Roof?
Written by Dale J. Degenshein on July 01, 2019
Co-op board and shareholder at odds over roof access.
Neighbor vs. Neighbor at the Newswalk Condominium
Written by Victor M. Metsch on May 30, 2019
Lawsuit over access to an apartment is an upstairs-downstairs drama.
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