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Are You An Effective Board ? UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on November 01, 2004

. “Everyone just comes down and we socialize,” says Doby. “It gets larger and larger with time, each year

Safety’s Legacy UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Alan Saly on November 01, 2004

too many older buildings just below the cutoff height, and that it would be impossible to administrate

Don’t Go Breaking My Heart UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Melanie Conty on November 01, 2004

. Once she shared her knowledge, the rest of the board did, too. So the co-op’s managing agent signed

Ask the Attorney UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Robert Tierman on November 01, 2004

for the peace and tranquility of its residents. Leaks can be messy and disgusting, legally as well

Reserve Fund Check-Up UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Alan Saly on October 01, 2004

for emergencies. But it’s often not that easy to sell the concept to shareholders. At 2 Grace Court, a 104-unit

Rebel Without a Cause UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on October 01, 2004

Just as people come in a variety of forms, so do board members. This article catalogues the types ... /or bitter political struggles. “I’ve seen situations where board members have said, ‘Well, that guy didn

Sponsor Control: A Brilliant Idea UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on October 01, 2004

Every board is aware of the perils that a high percentage of sponsor-owned shares may pose for its ... a sponsor who wouldn’t give it up. And it’s something every cooperative facing a similar situation can do

When a Capital Improvement Isn't UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Alan Saly on October 01, 2004

. With the possibility that New York State may become increasingly aggressive with its auditing, boards need ... State legislature is in session.” And that applies to co-ops, too. It’s that time of year again, when co

Short, Old, & Ignored UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on September 01, 2004

’s paint the hallways and put the carpeting in.” No wonder, too: the manager estimated that it was a $300

The Battle of Bay Street UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Alan Saly on September 01, 2004

the roof offered additional luxury. The co-op had the added attraction of being just yards from the Staten

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