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A Queens Co-op Tries to Regroup After Board Politics Get Personal

, and officers arrived. "It became chaotic, a really ugly scene," says Rachlin. "Olga stood up and said we stole ... -ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how ... A Queens Co-op Tries to Regroup After Board Politics Get Personal

New York Has Too Many Rich People

New York City

thing,” Schrager tells Dezeen. “And it just being rich people is not a good thing. It is a diversity ... is one of the biggest investments you'll every make. This purchase is more than just buying a home, it ... New York Has Too Many Rich People

Is the Building I'm Interested In Too Old?

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is one of the biggest investments you'll every make. This purchase is more than just buying a home, it ... Is the Building I'm Interested In Too Old?

Co-op Board Embraces Tech, From Robo Parking to Leak Sensors

New York City

Our co-op board has been working overtime to keep up with the Jetsons. It isn't cheap, but it ... Robotic parking is just one of many tech systems co-op and condo boards are adopting. ... Keeping up with the Jetsons has its rewards.

Is Your Co-op Maintenance Too High? Too Low? Find Out Here Now

to be solved. Whether it's a question of how to raise more money, how to deal with angry owners, or the best ... co-op board president, did wonder about just that, and compiled comparative data from The New York ... Is Your Co-op Maintenance Too High? Too Low? Find Out Here Now

Leave It to the Professionals UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Bill Morris on October 01, 2010

It sounded too good to be true. So, of course, it was. Back in the summer of 2009, a 50-unit co ... A scam -- or just a board that didn’t understand?

Issue Preview: September 2013

Store. It's a free download – and it includes both a free sample and our new free iPad-only publication ... and politics. In September, Habitat visits Co-op Village and reports on the secret to its success. Plus

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.

The Wake-Up Call UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Bill Morris on October 01, 2015

The building had too much debt and too few shareholders to pay it off; the bank wanted to sell ... wake-up call.” Indeed: if the building defaulted on its mortgage and went into foreclosure

Boiler Play: To Save You, Why Must I Replace You? UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Sahagian on February 01, 2015

Odds are, your boiler is too big. Luckily, finding the right size shouldn’t be too hard. ... , knowing full well that I was way too busy but would nevertheless come over immediately to help her out

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