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welcoming. I had no idea how much politics I would be getting into. I just needed a place to stay

The Habitat Interview: James Samson on Whistle-Blowing UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on March 01, 2006

these situations where the board members have a duty to report it to the shareholders or to deal with it. We have

, and after the equivalent of five years' sun exposure retained more than 60 % of its original strength ... and cause backups and water damage and, well, just general ickiness. And who needs ickiness, general

What NOT to Do When You're Angry with Your Co-op / Condo Board

New York City

Do not act rashly. The squeaky wheel may get the grease in some instances but here, you will just ... is one of the biggest investments you'll every make. This purchase is more than just buying a home, it

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

Unfettered Discretion / Patio Dishes UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Richard Siegler on November 01, 2005

to control subletting under its proprietary lease. Also, may a condo unit-owner install a satellite dish ... of their ownership.” Both parties moved for summary judgment. In support of its motion, the co-op argued

UWS Co-op Overcomes One-Two Punch Thanks to Smart Fiscal Planning

Upper West Side

because, in the last three months, the lobby had just been redesigned, and at considerable expense ... to be solved. Whether it's a question of how to raise more money, how to deal with angry owners, or the best ... mortgage came due. With an eye to future capital projects, the board refinanced its mortgage for $2

For Condos, 'Foreclosure' Doesn't Have to Be a Four-Letter Word

New York City

foreclosure is: If it's just at the summons-and-complaint stage, you have a significant amount of time ... -ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how ... Mitola, argues that "it is too expensive to do nothing." First, a condo association loses income every

The Bronx Is on Fire… Because the Real Estate Market Is Heating Up

South Bronx, The Bronx

The New York Daily News reports that gentrification may be getting its day in the sun at last ... is one of the biggest investments you'll every make. This purchase is more than just buying a home, it ... York City's population soaring faster than expected. When the city is too damned crowded, its people

Heating Oil and Natural Gas Prices Up, Up, Up: An Overview of What to Do

The rising price of crude oil helped push its distillate heating oil up 4.79 cents today ... and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how to raise more money, how to deal ... are getting meshugana! OK, it's not really funny. Crude oil prices rose above $85 a barrel today [Oct. 14

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