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House Rules Rule UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on February 01, 2016

and no punishment. A rule-breaker can say, “It was just not possible in this instance to use the freight elevator

Reaching a “Tripping” Point UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Frank Lovece on February 01, 2016

that the city planted of its own volition on a public thoroughfare? ... – and when the city’s involved in a court case “it just takes longer” than otherwise, Mazel says. “It can add

Was It the Price? Or Were They Not Nice? UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by RIchard Siegler and Dale J. Degenshein on February 01, 2016

Take a look at the many issues raised when the board members’ reasons for rejection just don ... ’ reasons just don’t make sense, as was the case in Berkowitz v. 29 Woodmere Blvd. Owners Inc. Backgrounder

Condo Saves Big Bucks Challenging Commercial Space Tax Bill

New York City

was awry in the tax bill for its commercial space (seven of its eight retail units are in just one building ... and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how to raise more money, how to deal ... Ever get the feeling your property taxes are too high? That something just doesn't seem

What's the Best Way For Your Building To Raise Needed Cash?

New York City

to do exactly what its name implies. It requires that a borrower who wishes to pay off a mortgage before ... -ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how

Staten Island's Farm Colony Is Going To Grow a Bumper Crop of Condos

Staten Island

is one of the biggest investments you'll every make. This purchase is more than just buying a home, it ... is doing it too: converting to condos. Last week the New York City Council gave its blessing to a plan

How to Push Back Against a Board Member Taking Kickbacks

New York City

member’s kitchen and bathroom. It’s been known to happen. “It now becomes a political situation, rather ... -ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how ... It’s one of the worst feelings a co-op or condo board member will ever experience: You

Unidentical Twins UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Bill Morris on January 01, 2016

refinanced its HDC mortgage and continues to live by the restrictions and protections that come with it

Reverse It! UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Frank Lovece on January 01, 2016

too much money. Yet a surplus of cash carries its own issues. When you’re suddenly flush after ... When too much cash is a problem, it’s time to get creative. ... Reverse It!

Minnows and Whales UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on January 01, 2016

Living in a co-op is having more than just a home – it’s a community. What’s your responsibility ... is that the program has been too successful: residents have worked together as true cooperators to improve their homes

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