NYC co-ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how to raise more money, how to deal with angry owners, or the best ways to work with a building's accountant or lawyer, co-op and condo board directors have to make decisions. The collection of articles here will help your co-op or condo board navigate these waters.
Putting the “Meet” in a Condo Board’s Annual Meeting
Written by Dale J. Degenshen on May 13, 2019
When factions fight for control, things can get ugly.
Co-op and condo boards’ attorneys are mystified by new ruling.
Condo Board at 865 UN Plaza Overcomes a Trio of Tricky Problems
Written by Paula Chin on April 22, 2019
A creative committee solves the finance riddle for overdue facade repairs.
Top 10 percent of co-op and condo owners could lose cherished tax break.
Co-op Board Bitten After Denying Request for a Service Dog
Written by Ira Brad Matetsky on April 11, 2019
Court reinstates award after a co-op board discriminates and retaliates.
Sewing Up a Mortgage Refi
Written by Lisa Prevost on April 09, 2019
The final product must fit the co-op’s needs and means.
A Mortgage Refi Should Fit Like a Tailor-Made Suit
Written by Lisa Prevost on April 08, 2019
One size does not fit all co-ops when it's time to refinance the mortgage.
The Financial District Has a 670-Foot-Tall Leaning Tower
April 05, 2019
Lawsuit by contractor says developer of condo tower tried to cut corners.
Watch Your Step Crossing the Fannie and Freddie Lending Minefield
Written by Leni Morrison Cummins on April 04, 2019
Condo boards must follow strict guidelines to keep financing flowing.
The Tax-the-Rich Horse Race Goes Down to the Wire
March 29, 2019
A dark-horse transfer tax is gaining on the front-running pied-a-terre tax.