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Five Steps on the Road to Compliance With Local Law 97

or have already completed necessary upgrades. But for those just starting out — and for those stragglers

The Goldilocks Principle UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Michele Cardella on February 13, 2023

Manhattan, it’s called my co-op. In both cases, harmony — or lack thereof — is affected by each person ... Finding "just right" spending solutions to major expenses.

Facade Repairs: The Hard Reality of Rising Soft Costs UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Eugene F. Ferrara, President, JMA Consultants on February 13, 2023

raising their rates by five, 10 or 20%. When is it going to end? We just don’t know. Playing hardball

Navigating a Mortgage Refinance UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Bill Morris on February 13, 2023

everything more closely, it’s becoming harder for co-op boards to refinance their underlying mortgages

Co-op Board Feeds Reserve Fund With an Annual “Capital Contribution”

Upper West Side, Manhattan

out. I didn’t really care that much. I think in any political situation, if you're too attached ... Co-op board president Nathaniel Polish: "I think in any political situation, if you're too ... -ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how ... Instead of a flip tax, this co-op replenishes its reserve fund through an annual "capital

Building Systems: Track It to Boost It UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Darren Johnson, Bright Power on January 09, 2023

, to create a bigger network of information and then constantly monitor all of it. Getting ahead

Here’s the Wrong Way to Handle a Noise Complaint in a Co-op

Gramercy Park, Manhattan

of New York. However, the case of Silverman v. Park Towers Tenants Corp. did just that. In addition ... -ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how

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.

How Co-op Boards Can Navigate Today’s Rough Lending Landscape

New York City

it, is short-sightedness. “As a board member and a fiduciary,” he says, “you’re not just making

Preventing A Mutiny

with it as long as it’s 1) consistent with the governing documents, 2) complies with the law, 3) furthers ... they do is protected. But it’s not fail-safe, and there are nuances they need to be aware of. ... is protected, but it's not an ironclad shield and there are nuances they need to be aware of. Bruce, can you

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