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Co-op boards can update house rules to keep up with modern-day concerns such as e-bike storage, video doorbells, and renting out residences as Airbnbs, and can use them to create fine schedules that increase with repeated offenses and to maintain the building's finances and save money. (Print: House Rules: Time For A Refresh)

Alex Moir, president of 227 E. 57th St., a 21-story co-op in Manhattan's Sutton Place neighborhood, has been working to address gas leaks, facade repairs, and energy efficiency, and is now planning for an oil boiler replacement. (Print: Taking Charge: Alex Moir)

A co-op shareholder is concerned about allowing more frequent subletting in their co-op, as it could lead to safety issues and nuisance problems, while also affecting the sense of community and the "privacy, comfort and the quiet enjoyment of our apartments" provided by the proprietary lease. (Print: Rooms to Rent)

A condominium board in Westchester attempted to replace the building's exterior windows, but was unsuccessful in compelling unit-owners to do so due to the building's governing documents classifying the windows as part of the unit and not the common elements. (Print: Window Drama)

Board members must fulfill their fiduciary duties, including educating themselves on relevant information and acting in the best interests of the building, in order to protect themselves and their fellow board members from potentially devastating legal consequences.(Print: The High Price of Bad Faith)

Building owners must file their Local Law 97 reports by May 1, with a grace period until June 30, and can apply for extensions and deductions, including carbon offset certificates, to avoid late fees. (Print: BEAM Me In)

Forbes-Ergas Design Associates worked with the Rutherford co-op at 230 E. 15th St. to make its lobby ADA compliant by installing a lift, which was more aesthetically pleasing than a ramp, and also provided an additional package storage cabinet to obscure the lift from view. (Print: Short on Space)

The board at 668 Riverside Drive has successfully reduced energy costs by around 10% by fine-tuning its boiler and steam heat operations, taking advantage of NYSERDA and Con Edison incentives, and eliminating the need for an assessment. (Print: Budget Balancing Act)

The board of 315 East 65th Owners Corp. is conducting a $40,000 study to explore the feasibility of capturing and reusing waste heat from various sources, including cooling tower heat, ventilation, and waste water from showers and sinks, to reduce emissions and costs. (Print: Tapping Into Waste Heat)

Board members must fulfill their fiduciary duties, including educating themselves on relevant information and acting in the best interests of the building, in order to protect themselves and their fellow board members from potentially devastating legal consequences. (Print: WHEN YOU ARE PROTECTED — AND WHEN YOU’RE NOT)

The Upper West Side co-op has taken the first step towards reducing emissions by installing heat pumps to generate domestic hot water, with the next step being the replacement of the building's boiler with heat pumps for space heating and air conditioning. (Print: Doubling Down on Decarbonization)

Aware Buildings has developed a wireless leak detection system using LoRaWAN technology, which can be installed in co-ops and condos without the need for extensive rewiring, and can help reduce insurance premiums by detecting leaks before they cause damage. (Print: Sneaky Leaks)

The Yellowstone injunction is a legal tool that all co-ops and condos with commercial space should be familiar with, as it can complicate a board's eviction efforts and potentially turn what should be a straightforward eviction into a prolonged legal battle. (Print: Evaluate Your Eviction Options)