Co-op / Condo News: Artist-Law Scrutiny, Developer Sued and Isabella's Leaving
New York, NY, July 4, 2011 — Recent news for your co-op board or condo association.
Not much New York news this time, what with long holiday weekend. But we do warn boards in Soho about new enforcement putting them under the microscope. Elsewhere in the nation, a board's pique threatens a disabled former firefighter — how nice — and a developer learns not to promise "breathtaking views" when the only thing getting taken is your money. Plus: News and tips for buyers and sellers .. like, what makes you think you're closing on time?
Read all the latest co-op board, condo board and co-op / condo buyer news in Habitat's weekly Monday News Roundup. Also included: Permanent archival links. If a link ever goes dead, you'll still be able to read the backup at WebCitation.org.
- "Loft Overhaul Urged in SoHo" that affects co-op / condo boards, among others, by Joseph De Avila (The Wall Street Journal)
Buying and Selling...
- "Ask an Expert: Renovating in an about-to-be-landmarked building" by Teri Karush Rogers (BrickUnderground.com)
- "What Makes You Think You'll Close on Time?" by Malcolm Carter (Service You Can Trust blog)
- "Co-op Board Requires Spouse’s Information / Some Inconvenience from New Windows" by Jay Romano (The New York Times)
- "The Saddest Move in the World: Isabella Rossellini [Sells Her Condo] and Leaves Manhattan" by Matt Chaban (The New York Observer)
Board Issues from Around the Country...
- "[Board] Sends Disabled Man Eviction Notice" by Jason Barry (KPHO-TV, Phoenix, Ariz.)
- "Developer Ordered to Pay [Unit-Owners] $4 Million Over Views from Jersey City Condos" by Terrence T. McDonald (The Jersey Journal, Hudson County, N.J.)
- "Pompano Condo: OK, We'll Stop Excluding Young Kids" by Brittany Wallman (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
- "Condo Association Sues State Farm over Unpaid Damage Claim" by Andrea Dearden (The Madison / St. Clair Record, Edwardsville, Ill.)
WebCitation archives:
"Loft Overhaul" • "Renovating...Landmarked" • "Close on Time" • "Spouse's / Windows" • "Isabella Rossellini" • "Disabled Man" • "Developer Ordered" • "Pompano" • "State Farm"