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The Frustrating Consequences of the Condo Construction Boom

Upper West Side, New York City

in on practical matters like where to house fire trucks. This might explain why the structure seemingly rose out

Building Sues City After Getting Booted From Co-Op Conversion Program

out of a co-op conversion program. DNAinfo reports that, in May, "the department of Housing

Enforcing a Smoking Ban (and Paying for It, Too)

New York City

. Smoking is not considered a disability under the Fair Housing Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act

Buildings Get Billions, Workers Get Bilked

New York City

legislature transferred oversight of the wage requirement from the city’s department of Housing Preservation

Keep an Eye on Your Moonlighting Super

Upper East Side

’re on the clock. Some even forbid staff from any moonlighting in-house. “Some buildings do have a rule

Collecting Arrears: Getting Maintenance and Common Charges from Dawdlers

, the balance sheet moved into the black. At the Seward Park Houses co-op (at left) on Manhattan ... by an elected board of directors, these housing corporations are like mini-cities with their own bylaws

Miscommunication and Missed Insurance Payment Could Cost Condo $24 Million

Lido Beach Towers, Nassau County, Long Island

a million-dollar house for a million, he'll do $300,000 because the odds are the house won't burn down ... by an elected board of directors, these housing corporations are like mini-cities with their own bylaws

In Sandy's Wake: Perfect Storm Leaves Co-ops, Condos Coping and Helping

New York City

and risen to the task and kept their buildings safe." Although the mammoth Mutual Development Houses ... by an elected board of directors, these housing corporations are like mini-cities with their own bylaws

Before We Forget: A Free Policy Manual Helps Boards' Institutional Memory

New York City

and board members start looking for policies or house rules to enforce, they can't find any. "The problem ... by an elected board of directors, these housing corporations are like mini-cities with their own bylaws

Getting a Co-op Exclusive Web-Site Name: How to Fly the "Coop"

to show that they're not a condo or a rental building. A housing coop is more than just a building, more ... by an elected board of directors, these housing corporations are like mini-cities with their own bylaws

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Board Talk

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Sprinkle system for insurance?

Pooh Dec 23, 2024

Super starting his own business outside of the co-op

Bob B JR Dec 20, 2024

radiator air valves

Pre-war cooperative NYC Dec 19, 2024

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Learn all the basics of NYC co-op and condo management, with straight talk from heavy hitters in the field of co-op or condo apartments

Professionals in some of the key fields of co-op and condo board governance and building management answer common questions in their areas of expertise

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