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The Board Member Who Knew Better UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on April 01, 2013

have to deal with egos, agendas, and the fact that some people just want things their way. ... not be to the property’s advantage to file a claim with the insurance company. “It was not significant enough, and if we

Legal Tentacles of the Labor Law UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Jon Kolbrener on April 01, 2013

. These fees are not recoverable, even if the case is dismissed. Condos: Not Liable (For Now) In its recent ... What is the Labor Law, and what should a board do about it?

Co-op Maintenance Fees in 2012: A Snapshot of Manhattan Averages

Manhattan

, and Wolgast's analysis forthrightly points out its limitations. As Stephen Vernon, President of Manhattan ... to be solved. Whether it's a question of how to raise more money, how to deal with angry owners, or the best ... science. Are you charging too little, and your building is suffering for it? Or you charging too much

Co-op Admissions: An Attorney Gives 5 Quality-of-Life Questions You CAN Ask

New York City

hate you." Weinstein's approval: "You can't discriminate against a musician just because he ... . This purchase is more than just buying a home, it's investing in a housing corporation. Articles, here

Seaside Struggle: The Historic Lido Beach Towers Recovers from Sandy

Lido Beach Towers, Nassau County, Long Island

(below). In its heyday, the Moorish-style property, with its iconic bubblegum pink façade, was a vacation spot ... is more than just buying a home, it's investing in a housing corporation. Articles, here, will help you ... its wrath on the 184-unit condominium complex. The first floor was overwhelmed by a 15-foot storm

Our Coverage Doesn’t Cover You UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Frank Lovece on March 01, 2013

just don’t know if it’s true in all cases. “I can’t imagine a bank lending money to someone without

The Face of Destruction UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Ronda Kaysen on March 01, 2013

flooding is not an easy thing to do,” says Ruzz. “It’s possible to protect the building; I just don’t know

Fob Appeal UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Abigail Nehring on March 01, 2013

Cars have them – now buildings can, too. Say hello to the new key. A new key fob access system ... furniture. Just a valuable stamp collection gone missing. That’s one reason the board ultimately decided

Cost-Conscious UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on March 01, 2013

Can boards and managers be too cost-conscious? This inquiry came to mind when Habitat received ... Can boards and managers be too cost-conscious?

Renovation Credit: An Innovative Solution to Make Floor Pricing Fairer

Windsor Oaks, Bayside, Queens

and $232,126 for the larger. "If you peg the minimum too low, the banks make that the market price ... . This purchase is more than just buying a home, it's investing in a housing corporation. Articles, here

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