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Magazine Article by Ruth Ford on April 01, 2011

of communicating with the shareholders.” As time goes on, it may be expanded, but for now, it’s just the right size
've never seen such bad government — the arbitrariness and capriciousness of these decisions. He's just
the building and oversaw its conversion to a condo called Sheffield57. And, for reasons covered extensively ... March 4, 2011 — Too many stories involving co-op / condominium sponsors or investors
it for pets over six months old, and suggests exceptions be made for pets certified by a vet as being too old

Property Taxes Up Close UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article on March 01, 2011

-assessment. HABITAT: How is that? WEISS: The assessments are basically being done by computer, so it’s a matter

Group Mind UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Paul Gottsegen on March 01, 2011

definitely about group decision-making. It’s amazing how often boards – and the managers of their buildings

Condo: Any Recourse For No Heat? UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article on March 01, 2011

they’re doing isn’t working as a real solution. Our bedroom temperature is in the low 60s. It’s gotten

Rating Your Building UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Jennifer V. Hughes on March 01, 2011

, there was a measurable spike in the summer of 2009; Greenwich is still investigating the cause. She says it’s too soon ... A city law requires that you benchmark your energy use; one building explains how they did it.
," Friedrich says. Even so, just considering simple mathematics in a flat or depressed outer-borough market ... -ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how
letters, which can range from polite  reminders to outright demands. They are often sent by the managing ... to be solved. Whether it's a question of how to raise more money, how to deal with angry owners, or the best ... themselves shouldering an unfair extra burden just to keep taxes and utilities paid and services

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