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The Torch is Back On

Construction Resumes on Massive Times Square Development

Construction on The Torch, a massive new hotel development on Manhattan’s West Side, resumed in late June after a one-ye…

If Congress cannot agree on budget package, the United States government will shut down

'Big, Beautiful Bill' Signed Into Law

Significant Changes Coming to Tax & Benefits Systems

Hoboken, NJ, USA: A meticulous house restoration project featuring a striking brownstone entrance and a stunning building facade renovation.

Access Agreements Bill Awaits Hochul's Signature

New Law Aims to Bring Clarity to a Gnarly Process

Unfinished Business

Ending the Conservatorship of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac

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NY Metro Mortgage Payments Jump 63.9% in Just 3 Years

Average Payment Now $3,560 Per Month

Management

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Residential vs Commercial Condo Owners

Balancing Different Agendas

Commercial and residential owners in a condo community may share an address and coexist harmoniously for the most part, …

Management

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2025 July

Pet-Friendly Policies

Dog Day Directives

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Secrets of NYC Property Management

What Every Owner Should Know

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2025 June

Removing Graffiti & Vandalism

Beyond the Surface

The CooperatorEvents New York Expo Returns!

Tuesday, March 4 at the Hilton Midtown! — coopexpo.com

Finance

Collecting Arrears

Part of Your Board’s Fiduciary Duty

While they all collect fees from residents, it’s important to remember that condos, co-ops, and HOAs are nonprofit entit…

Finance

Selling housing for money or barter. Calculate the mortgage cost. Reduce maintenance costs.

Study: 26.1% of NY Metro Homes Are Paid Off

Mortgage-Free Residents Not Necessarily Wealthier

2025 January

Market Conditions: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going

A Conversation with Jonathan Miller, President & CEO of Miller-Samuel

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Study: NYCers Pay Median $6,317 in Property Taxes Annually

Taxes Taking 'a Bigger Bite' Out of Homeowners’ Wallets

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Refinancing in a High Interest Environment

Boards Have Few Attractive Options

On The Board

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Just a Minute

Maintaining Your Board’s Records

Board meetings are where decisions are made, information is shared, and policies are implemented in multifamily communit…

2025 June

Protecting Your Reserves

The Key to Your Association’s Financial Health

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2025 June

Making the Most of Your Annual Meeting

Better Meetings = Better Results

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2025 April

How To Win a Board Election

Hint: It’s Actually Not a Popularity Contest

2025 April

Failure to Communicate

The Pitfalls of Poor Connection

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…

2020 December

Technology vs. COVID-19

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

2020 October

Supporting Essential Building Workers

How to Show Your Staff You Care

Conflict in Client Communities

What's the Manager's Role?

Managing Conflicts

How Managers Make Peace

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Free Speech vs. House Rules

Balancing Both in Contentious Times

The First Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees the right to free speech and expression - but how does that right …

Neighbor Noise

When Enough is Too Much

Communicate...and Then OVERcommunicate

Tips for Getting Residents Involved, Engaged, & Informed

Helping Older Neighbors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

4 Things You Can Do

March 20, 2020

Vulnerable Residents

Safety for All

Maintenance

Access Agreements Bill Awaits Hochul's Signature

New Law Aims to Bring Clarity to a Gnarly Process

Access agreements—the legal documents you must secure before you can encroach upon your neighbors’ property to carry out…