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2022 July The Year in Co-op, Condo, & HOA Law How Courts & Legislatures Are Shaping 2022—and Beyond
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2022 July The Impact of Litigation in Co-ops & Condos Do Lawsuits Damage a Community?
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2022 June Orienting New Owners Getting Smart About Condo & Co-op Life
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2022 July Inflation, the Supply Chain, & Your Monthly Charges Co-ops & Condos Feel the Pinch
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2022 June Design Trends for 2022 Accents to Zen
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Events
2022 July Current Issue
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Greta Garbo’s Manhattan Apartment Comes on the Market

$7.25 Million for a Piece of Hollywood History

According to an item featured this week on TopTenRealEstateDeals.com , the former home of legendary actress Greta Gar…
House Search, Searching for Home, Searching For Real Estate, House or New Home

Facade Problems Don't Go Away on Their Own

Crucial Steps for Boards Facing a SWARMP Certification

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Rebranding Your Building - Part II

The Process

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Gov't Regulations Account for 40.6% of Multifamily Development Costs

Building Affordable Housing is Compromised, Say Industry Pros

Image credit: 2022 The Tower at City Place

Rebranding Buildings & HOAs

People, Politics, & PR



Management
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Inflation, the Supply Chain, & Your Monthly Charges

Co-ops & Condos Feel the Pinch

For the first time in decades, serious inflation has reared its ugly head. Costs for nearly everything—including the goo…
Management
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2022 June

Orienting New Owners

Getting Smart About Condo & Co-op Life

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2022 June

Dealing With Conflict in Co-ops & Condos

Noise, Odors, & Leaks, Oh My!

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2022 June

Removals, Ejections, & Evictions in Condos & Co-ops

When an Owner Has to Go

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2022 May

Resident Re-engagement After COVID

Co-ops & Condos Are Getting Their Groove Back

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Co-op & Condo Tax Abatement Filing Deadlines

Affidavits Due By April 15

Many cooperatives and condominiums in New York have long benefitted from a tax abatement program under ​​Real Property T…
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Co-op & Condo Financing

Looking for Loans

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As Costs Rise, So Do Carrying Charges

Monthly Fees for Co-ops & Condos Up All Over the U.S.

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind...Out of Money?

Looking Deeper With Reserve Studies

How Has COVID Affected the Multifamily Housing Market?
2021 July

How Has COVID Affected the Multifamily Housing Market?

The Answer: It Depends.



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Renovating a Co-Op or Condo Unit in NYC

‘A Little Bit of Work’ Isn’t Always

With all the pandemic-related restrictions being discussed in the media, it’s sometimes startling to realize how much re…
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2021 October

Protecting Board Members from Claims

A Look at Liability & Insurance Coverage

CooperatorEvents Expo New York Returns—In Person!

CooperatorEvents Expo New York Returns—In Person!

A Full - FREE - Day of Vendors, Seminars, Advice, & More

CooperatorEvents Expo New York Returns - In Person - to a NEW LOCATION!

CooperatorEvents Expo New York Returns - In Person - to a NEW LOCATION!

The Must-Attend Event is Back - at the Javits Center!

CooperatorEvents Expos Return - In Person - to NYC This Fall!

CooperatorEvents Expos Return - In Person - to NYC This Fall!

The Must-Attend Event is Back at the Hilton Midtown

CooperatorEvents Expo New York Returns - In Person - to a NEW LOCATION!

CooperatorEvents Expo New York Returns - In Person - to a NEW LOCATION!

The Must-Attend Event is Back - at the Javits Center!

On Thursday, October 28, 2021, board members, managers, building owners, and co-op and condo residents from around t…
Technology vs. COVID-19
2020 December

Technology vs. COVID-19

Co-ops & Condos Use Tech Tools to Beat the Virus

Supporting Essential Building Workers
2020 October

Supporting Essential Building Workers

How to Show Your Staff You Care

What role does management play when conflict erupts in a client community?

Conflict in Client Communities

What's the Manager's Role?

Managing Conflicts

Managing Conflicts

How Managers Make Peace

Neighbor Noise

Neighbor Noise

When Enough is Too Much

Noise is an acknowledged part of urban life - particularly apartment living.  Some of it - traffic, garbage collection, …
Communicate...and Then OVERcommunicate

Communicate...and Then OVERcommunicate

Tips for Getting Residents Involved, Engaged, & Informed

Helping Older Neighbors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Helping Older Neighbors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

4 Things You Can Do

Vulnerable Residents
March 20, 2020

Vulnerable Residents

Safety for All

What role does management play when conflict erupts in a client community?

Conflict in Client Communities

What's the Manager's Role?



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House Search, Searching for Home, Searching For Real Estate, House or New Home

Facade Problems Don't Go Away on Their Own

Crucial Steps for Boards Facing a SWARMP Certification

In an ideal world, every New York City building owner, manager, condominium association, and co-op board issued a Safe w…
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The Champlain Towers South Collapse, Reconstructed

A Must-See for Boards, Managers, & Owners

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2022 May

Spring Maintenance

Prepare & Perform

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2022 March

Maintaining Aging Buildings

Older Structures Have Special Concerns

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2022 March

Building Inspections

Up & Down, Inside & Out

House Search, Searching for Home, Searching For Real Estate, House or New Home

Facade Problems Don't Go Away on Their Own

Crucial Steps for Boards Facing a SWARMP Certification

In an ideal world, every New York City building owner, manager, condominium association, and co-op board issued a Safe w…
Historic buildings on Greene Street in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City NYC
2022 March

Maintaining Aging Buildings

Older Structures Have Special Concerns

Residential buildings and magnifying glass. Search for real estate to buy. Long-term and short-term rental of apartments and housing. Realtor services. Important things when choosing a property.
2022 March

Building Inspections

Up & Down, Inside & Out

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2022 March

Exterior Projects, Interior Problems

Good Planning & Communication Make All the Difference

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New Book Makes NYC Facade Regulations Clear

A Step by Step Guide to Navigating FISP for Boards & Owners

Spring Maintenance

Spring Maintenance

Warmer Days Ahead

Though 'winter' in these days of shifting, warming climate tends to involve more chilly rain and slush than the snowdrif…
Switching to LED Lighting can make a huge difference for the environment

What about the environmental impact of LED Lighting? How much energy does it save?

Lobby Decor

Lobby Decor

To Furnish, or Not to Furnish?

What Are the Most Effective Steps Boards Can Take to Fight Pests?

What Are the Most Effective Steps Boards Can Take to Fight Pests?

Hint: Keep it Clean!

What are the toughest pest issues to address in multifamily buildings?

Pest Issues in Multifamily Buildings

What Are the Toughest Ones to Address?



Organizations
IREM Announces Diversity & Inclusion Succession Initiative Leaders

IREM Announces Diversity & Inclusion Succession Initiative Leaders

Program Fosters Leadership & Recognition of Underrepresented Groups

32BJ SEIU President Issues Statement on Pandemic & Police Brutality

"Our Members Find Themselves in Double Jeopardy"

IREM Establishes COVID-19 Relief Fund

27 Chapters on Board So Far

REBNY Launches Coronavirus Resource Hub

Connecting Members and Non-Members Alike

REBNY Launches First-of-its-Kind Fellowship Program

Group Aims to Cultivate Diversity in the Real Estate Industry

Design
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Capital Design Projects

There’s Always Room for Improvement

Soundproofing

Stopping Noise Complaints Before They Start

Budgeting For Design

Keeping Up Appearances Also Keeps Value Up

Bloom Times

The Luxury - and Value - of Floral Arrangements

Using Color to Create Mood & Make a Statement

Your Palette Makes a Difference

Insurance
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Loss, Insurance, & Claims

A Primer

Cyber Insurance

Protecting Your Community Against Hacks

Protecting Board Members from Claims

A Look at Liability & Insurance Coverage

Loss, Insurance, & Claims

A Primer

Insurance Coverage vs. COVID-19

Co-ops & HOAs May Be Left Holding the Bag

News

6/24/2022  Condo board fails to evict buyer of discounted 1MDB penthouse—The Real Deal
6/24/2022  Condo board fails to evict buyer of discounted 1MDB penthouse—The Real Deal
The condo board of the luxury Walker Tower has suffered another defeat in its attempt to eject the owner of the building’s penthouse.
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6/24/2022  Related ups celeb-friendly condo offerings in Tribeca with new build—New York Post
6/24/2022  Related ups celeb-friendly condo offerings in Tribeca with new build—New York Post
Related Companies is launching 450 Washington near two other Related projects: 70 Vestry — where residents have included Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, Formula 1 racing champ Lewis Hamilton, NBA star Kevin Love and “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah with actress Minka Kelly — and 456 Washington.
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6/22/2022  Bayside tenant claims building management’s slow response has led to rapid spread of water damage throughout apartment—QNS.com
6/22/2022  Bayside tenant claims building management’s slow response has led to rapid spread of water damage throughout apartment—QNS.com
Bayside resident Michael McGrath has become incensed with building management after a rainstorm in early February caused a leak into his apartment from the roof.
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6/22/2022  Exact Capital Reveals Two Affordable Cooperative Buildings In West Harlem, Manhattan—New York YIMBY
6/22/2022  Exact Capital Reveals Two Affordable Cooperative Buildings In West Harlem, Manhattan—New York YIMBY
A new public-private development partnership led by Exact Capital will create two new affordable cooperative buildings in West Harlem, Manhattan.
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6/22/2022  Villa Charlotte Brontë—Atlas Obscura
6/22/2022  Villa Charlotte Brontë—Atlas Obscura
Built in the 1920s, this co-op in the Bronx feels more like an Italian villa than a typical New York apartment building.
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6/22/2022  Sunset Park Finnish Co-op With One Bedroom, Parquet, Low Maintenance Asks $400K—Brownstoner
6/22/2022  Sunset Park Finnish Co-op With One Bedroom, Parquet, Low Maintenance Asks $400K—Brownstoner
In a Sunset Park co-op that was built as affordable housing by Finnish co-operators in the early 20th century, a modest one-bedroom walk-up has charming original details and remains one of the more affordable options for owning in Brooklyn.
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6/14/2022  $4.8M Long Island City condo sets new sales record in Queens—6sqft
6/14/2022  $4.8M Long Island City condo sets new sales record in Queens—6sqft
A penthouse in Long Island City sold this month for $4.8 million, becoming the priciest condo in the borough of Queens.
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6/10/2022  Trump name dropped from White Plains condo complex—News12 New Jersey
6/10/2022  Trump name dropped from White Plains condo complex—News12 New Jersey
Residents in White Plains are cutting ties with the Trump name.
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6/9/2022  David Duchovny Now Willing To Take a Loss on His $6M NYC Apartment—Realtor.com
6/9/2022  David Duchovny Now Willing To Take a Loss on His $6M NYC Apartment—Realtor.com
Is a buyer out there?
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6/9/2022  Manhattan High Line Condo Project Gets Fresh Start With New Name—Bloomberg
6/9/2022  Manhattan High Line Condo Project Gets Fresh Start With New Name—Bloomberg
Sales begin this week at a long-stalled Manhattan condo project, where the new developers aim to move beyond its troubled past with a name change and their own reputations on the line.
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6/8/2022  Obituary: Lillian "Lindy" Jacks—Legacy.com
6/8/2022  Obituary: Lillian "Lindy" Jacks—Legacy.com
Lindy Jacks of Scarsdale, NY died peacefully at age 95 of natural causes on May 25.
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6/8/2022  FBE plans 120 luxury condos in Huntington—The Real Deal
6/8/2022  FBE plans 120 luxury condos in Huntington—The Real Deal
Abraham Fruchthandler’s FBE Limited is aiming to bring more than 100 luxury condos to Cold Spring Harbor.
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6/2/2022  6 reasons your mortgage application might be denied or delayed that have nothing to do with you—Brick Underground
6/2/2022  6 reasons your mortgage application might be denied or delayed that have nothing to do with you—Brick Underground
Even if you are a well-qualified New York City buyer with good credit and money in the bank, you can have trouble getting a mortgage for an apartment if there are issues with the building.
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6/1/2022  Affordable Harlem Apartments Go Up For Sale In New Lottery—Patch.com
6/1/2022  Affordable Harlem Apartments Go Up For Sale In New Lottery—Patch.com
Six apartments in a newly renovated Hamilton Heights building have been listed for sale on the city's affordable housing lottery, offering a rare homeownership opportunity at prices well below average.
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6/1/2022  Harlem's One45 Project Defeated; Storage, Condos Likely Replacement—Patch.com
6/1/2022  Harlem's One45 Project Defeated; Storage, Condos Likely Replacement—Patch.com
The proposal to build two towers with hundreds of apartments on a Harlem block was withdrawn by developers late Monday, bringing an end to the battle that has roiled the neighborhood for more than a year.
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5/24/2022  With Prices Up Everywhere, Water Bills On the Rise, Too—The City
5/24/2022  With Prices Up Everywhere, Water Bills On the Rise, Too—The City
Property owners are going to need more liquid assets if the city Department of Environmental Protection’s biggest water rate hike in nearly a decade is approved this summer.
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5/24/2022  New York City Condo Sells for $55 Million in One of the City’s Biggest Deals of the Year—The Wall Street Journal
5/24/2022  New York City Condo Sells for $55 Million in One of the City’s Biggest Deals of the Year—The Wall Street Journal
A full-floor apartment at Aman New York, a luxury condominium on New York City’s Billionaires’ Row, has closed for $55 million, a spokesman for the project confirmed.
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5/24/2022  5 Facts About Black Homeownership in Brooklyn—Our Time Press
5/24/2022  5 Facts About Black Homeownership in Brooklyn—Our Time Press
Black homeownership in Brooklyn isn’t only important today — it’s an essential part of American history.
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5/17/2022  With Aby Rosen out, Chinese developer slashes Midtown condo prices—The Real Deal
5/17/2022  With Aby Rosen out, Chinese developer slashes Midtown condo prices—The Real Deal
After ending a bad marriage with Aby Rosen, a Chinese developer is scrambling to save its luxury Midtown condo.
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5/17/2022  How much will our carrying costs increase after we buy a co-op or condo?—Brick Underground
5/17/2022  How much will our carrying costs increase after we buy a co-op or condo?—Brick Underground
Q: I've read that carrying costs for co-ops and condos are rising.
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