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3 steps to take if your co-op or condo commercial tenant goes rogue
If your commercial tenant is causing trouble, make sure to take action right away.
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Are your bylaws outdated? Here are 3 ways you can tell
If your bylaws haven’t been touched in decade, you should consider an update.
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How I broke up with my property manager and learned to love my self-managed condo building
Why one Williamsburg condo decided to ditch the idea of a property manager all together.
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New year, new worries: What condo and co-op boards are watching in 2024
Board members and property managers expect insurance costs and new legislation present unique challenges for buildings in 2024.
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We're worried about lithium-ion battery fires in our building. How do we create an e-bike policy?
Some buildings require proof that e-batteries were purchased new and are UL certified
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What boards need to know about Local Law 97’s newly finalized rules
New York City released the final rules governing how Local Law 97 will be implemented this year, including details on "good faith" exemptions to fines...
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The semi-secret building blacklist will no longer be hidden from co-op and condo boards
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae announce they are going to identify buildings they’ve designated off-limits to lenders and the reasons why and share this i...
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5 ways to encourage shareholders or owners to run for your co-op or condo board
Here's some advice for NYC co-op and condo boards to fill vacancies by using 1) good communication, 2) creating committee, 3) recruiting members, 4) a...
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6 questions to ask before your board invests in new tech to run your building
Make sure to identify what your needs are before investing in new proptech to run your condo or co-op building. Here's what to ask.
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What’s the easiest way for an independent condo board to take control away from a developer?
While a sponsor controls the board, there's a potential for abuses of power, such as controlling funds they shouldn't or ignoring faulty construction....
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Hochul approves a replacement for the J-51 tax abatement that could help condo and co-op buildings fund upgrades
A handful of bills could help boost affordable housing development in the city, and aid condo and co-op buildings in funding repairs.
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Switching to hybrid annual meetings? Here are three steps to avoid common pitfalls
Co-op and condo boards should check their technology, internet access, and do a test run before holding a hybrid annual meeting.
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Introducing a new Brick Underground resource for co-op and condo board members
Brick Underground’s new Boards & Buildings resource features our award-winning writers covering topics such as board operations, property management, ...
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The building next door wants access to our property. How much can we charge them in fees?
Reimbursement is available for legal and engineering expenses
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My fellow board members are meeting without me. What should I do about it?
It’s not uncommon for new board members to be viewed as outsiders by more experienced members. Approach this situation with a long term strategy—educ...
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Can you get paid for serving on your co-op or condo board?
It would be highly unusual for a co-op or condo board member to be paid for serving on a board and it could present conflict of interest issues.
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12 reasons why you should join your co-op or condo board if you can
Serving on your NYC co-op or condo board allows you to have a voice in what improvements are made in the building. Here's why you should consider bein...
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How to deal with a renovation that violates your co-op or condo board's alteration agreement
One of your roles as a co-op or condo board member is approving renovations and addressing any work that isn't authorized or causes damage. Ideally, t...
