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Toby Johnson, treasurer of 90 Sterling Place, a four-unit co-op in Park Slope, has successfully budgeted for repairs and switched to electrification, saving the building money and reducing its carbon footprint. (Print: Taking Charge: Toby Johnson)

Small, locally owned businesses are increasingly being priced out of their neighborhood due to high rents, and landlords must find ways to maintain a long-term relationship with their tenants to avoid losing control of their space. (Print: We Are the Landlord)

A Lower Manhattan co-op is a swirl of neighbors who rise and fall together in a 12-story loaf pan, with disagreements often arising over the cost and inconvenience of projects such as brick repointing and elevator repairs, but the community has managed to maintain a smooth consistency due to its collective aversion to spending money and inconvenience. (Print: Stick a Fork in It)

Sarah Hewitt, a partner at Fox Rothschild, has used her business skills to successfully lead the board of East 73rd St., a 13-story, 88-unit building, through a series of projects including water drainage issues, FISP repairs, facade repairs, and LED lighting. (Print: Taking Charge: Sarah Hewitt)

Judy DeVito, former Brulene co-op president, serves as an adviser. Reflects on tenure, community, finance, and passing the torch.

Annual meeting challenges resolved creatively. New leaders elected. Smooth transition; shareholders optimistic despite ongoing issues. Comfort in familiar routines.

Sally Jones, board secretary at Jaxboro Corp., emphasizes communication. Successfully ran for the board, improved communication, handled financial challenges, and future plans discussed.

Lower Manhattan co-op faces complex decisions, such as delaying chimney inspection, replacing lintels, and handling super's congestion pricing expenses.

Jay Lewis, president at Kew Gardens Terrace co-op, applies skills from education to manage co-op projects like solar panels, elevators, and more.

How to resolve not to complain about garbage room, guilt over cardboard boxes, wet shoes, facade inspection costs, and other co-op issues.