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When to Take the Refi Plunge UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Lisa Prevost on October 08, 2018

How do you know when to refinance – and when to wait just a little bit longer? ... it, illustrates just how agonizing the refinancing of an existing mortgage can be for some boards

New Law Eases Conversion of Rentals Into Co-ops and Condos

New York State

introduced by Democratic legislators from Brooklyn. “The previous law posed too many restrictions ... is one of the biggest investments you'll every make. This purchase is more than just buying a home, it ... Home ownership just got easier in small buildings.

Cozy Up UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Frank Lovece on January 22, 2020

apartments in the building are too cold. It's called "heat-distribution imbalance," a perennial problem ... How the Clinton Hill Co-op balanced its heat.

Problem Solved: Borrowing Enough to Cover Future Projects

Westchester County

't realize they need it until they need it. And then it's too late. Because they took new money, meaning ... The co-op board at Hudson House in Westchester County refinanced its underlying mortgage the right ... -ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how

Ingenious Artwork Illustrates City's Property Tax Disparities

Lower Manhattan

reported in our March issue, property tax reform has proven “just too political” for New York City ... -ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how

Have Cash, Will Committee UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Paula Chin on March 22, 2018

in one fell swoop. It’s easy to refer to previous bills, too, since the system puts everything ... With dollars in hand, Murray Hill Crescent ups its curb appeal.

Spotlight on Co-op-to-Condo Conversions: Is It Worth It?

New York City

It Ain't Cheap It's possible for a co-op to convert into a condo, but there are serious hurdles ... . This purchase is more than just buying a home, it's investing in a housing corporation. Articles, here ... New condos are popping up all over the city. It's understandable when you consider all the perks ... Spotlight on Co-op-to-Condo Conversions: Is It Worth It?

It's a Big Deal When Someone Leaves a Small Co-op

Tribeca, Manhattan

In my relatively small co-op in my relatively small neighborhood, it’s a big deal when someone ... When you live in a small co-op in a tight little neighborhood, it's a big deal when a shop closes ... It's a Big Deal When Someone Leaves a Small Co-op

Fob Appeal UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Abigail Nehring on March 01, 2013

Cars have them – now buildings can, too. Say hello to the new key. A new key fob access system ... furniture. Just a valuable stamp collection gone missing. That’s one reason the board ultimately decided

In This Co-op, Neighbors Live On Long After They Move Out

Tribeca, Manhattan

and calamities, moved out just before the pandemic. From the sound of it, the large young family who replaced ... The Smiths moved out of it a decade ago, but it's still The Smith Apartment (illustration by Jeff

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