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Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP, is considered to be one of New York City’s leading law firms. Our firm has earned an “AV” peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. This is its highest rating, which is earned by attorneys and firms with the best legal skills and highest ethical standards.
Condominium boards can enforce their bylaws by issuing fines, and if the wrongful conduct continues, they can seek an injunction to remedy the problem through legal proceedings.
Co-op and condo boards can now apply to register their buildings on the city's prohibited building list to ban short-term rentals, but must first amend their governing documents to specifically prohibit them.
Short-term rental platforms, such as Airbnb and VRBO, are a thorn in the side of many co-op and condo buildings in New York City.