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Magazine Article by Aparna Narayanan on February 01, 2014

At a time when many boards are working hard just to keep on top of problems, this board ... a birth process,” says the 31-year board veteran, describing how ideas come to fruition. “It just takes

In Name Only UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Alan Saly on December 01, 2008

, and the balance of power shifted. The newly empowered board voided the building’s contract with its managing agent ... What can a co-op do when abusive and controlling sponsors just won’t quit?

Fraud? No, Just a Scam: How Co-op & Condo Boards Can Avoid Little Rip-offs

with Michael Richter, too, the former management executive who was arrested and charged with all sorts ... to be solved. Whether it's a question of how to raise more money, how to deal with angry owners, or the best ... Fraud? No, Just a Scam: How Co-op & Condo Boards Can Avoid Little Rip-offs

Longevity UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Interviews by Carol J. Ott and Tom Soter on December 01, 2005

For long-time members, serving on the board isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. Habitat speaks ... For long-time members, serving on the board isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. Eleven veterans

When You’ve Got the Power … UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Seth M. Sahr on November 08, 2017

– to learn everything about it. You don’t want to miss anything when you’re trying to figure out what your ... Make sure you can use it.

What the Hell's the Co-op / Condo Franchise Tax, And How Bad Is It?

's assets minus its liabilities. "When computing the franchise tax, you must use fair market value instead ... -ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how ... ways than one. Ask the small co-op in Chelsea that saw its franchise tax double recently because ... What the Hell's the Co-op / Condo Franchise Tax, And How Bad Is It?

How to Part Ways UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Abbey Goldstein, Goldstein & Greenlaw, LLP on December 20, 2021

, and told them, “Unless you’re getting a great deal, you should look elsewhere because there are just too ... Sublets and sponsors can stop a sale in its tracks.

Energy Notebook: A Modest Proposal UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Sahagian on June 01, 2011

Your boiler is probably too big; if it is, here is exactly what you can do about it and how ... the new one correctly (by the way, don’t be in a big rush to replace your boiler just because it’s old

Brazen Behavior UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Paula Chin on September 22, 2016

complaining that they were not being treated fairly and that costs were too high. Even more disturbing ... How a self-dealing board met its match.

Retrofitting to Green UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Carol J. Ott, Renee Serlin, Jennifer Wu, Tom Soter, Ruth Ford on August 01, 2006

“Greening” your environment is not just about using eco-friendly products or power – it’s also ... building may save on its operating expenses and certainly will better the indoor and outdoor environment

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