NEW YORK CITY

Union agreement allows co-op and condo boards to use a carrot, not a stick.

List of approved lenders is expected to be rolled out later this month.

Co-op and condo buyers must realize that due diligence has its limits.

Proposal would rob co-op boards of a vital tool when vetting purchasers.

Boards with non-unionized employees must raise pay or forfeit abatements.

Co-ops and condos can get rebates to pay for a cutting-edge amenity.

Merger is part of a trend among companies that serve co-ops and condos.

Scheme featured fake falls, unnecessary surgeries and fraudulent lawsuits.

New York City boards still wield vast power when considering purchase applications.

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