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2025 June Selling Air Rights What NYC Co-ops Should Know
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2025 April How To Win a Board Election Hint: It’s Actually Not a Popularity Contest
Protecting Your  Reserves Board Operations
2025 June Protecting Your Reserves The Key to Your Association’s Financial Health
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2025 June Removing Graffiti & Vandalism Beyond the Surface
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2025 June Dealing With Litigation What to Tell, Who to Tell & What to Keep Confidential
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Unfinished Business

Ending the Conservatorship of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac

According to a June 17 press release from the National Housing Conference (NHC), a new report from the Conference outlin…
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NY Metro Mortgage Payments Jump 63.9% in Just 3 Years

Average Payment Now $3,560 Per Month

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Concerned About Local Law Compliance?

The NYC Accelerator Program is Here to Help

Study: NY County Added ~76K Housing Units Over Past Decade

Study: NY County Added ~76K Housing Units Over Past Decade

Area Lags Beind Net National Increase of 9.4%

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Mortgage Rates Creep Lower

30-Year Fixed-Rate Averaged 6.81%



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Secrets of NYC Property Management

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New York City is one of the most complex and competitive real estate markets in the world. From towering Manhattan co-op…
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2025 June

Removing Graffiti & Vandalism

Beyond the Surface

The CooperatorEvents New York Expo Returns!

The CooperatorEvents New York Expo Returns!

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

Managing Through a Mess
2025 February

Managing Through a Mess

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2025 February

How Self-Managed Communities Manage Their Business

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Study: 26.1% of NY Metro Homes Are Paid Off

Mortgage-Free Residents Not Necessarily Wealthier

Amid rising mortgage rates and increased financial pressure on American households, one subset of homeowners stands out:…
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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

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Financial Literacy for Board Members

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Protecting Your Reserves

The Key to Your Association’s Financial Health

In our current environment of steeply rising costs, it’s more important than ever to safeguard your reserves to ensure t…
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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

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Failure to Communicate
2025 April

Failure to Communicate

The Pitfalls of Poor Connection

The CooperatorEvents Spring Expo

The CooperatorEvents Spring Expo

Another Successful Day of Resources, Roundtables, & Reunion

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

Conflict in Client Communities

Conflict in Client Communities

What's the Manager's Role?

Managing Conflicts

Managing Conflicts

How Managers Make Peace

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

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Communicate...and Then OVERcommunicate

Communicate...and Then OVERcommunicate

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Helping Older Neighbors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Helping Older Neighbors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Vulnerable Residents

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Façade Cleaning

Getting the Grime Gone

For most people, their home represents their single biggest investment. And in a multifamily building or homeowners asso…
Proxy Voting in Your Building or HOA
2025 March

Proxy Voting in Your Building or HOA

Keeping It Fair

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2025 March

Exterior Repair & Maintenance in Historic Buildings

Good Old Things

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2024 November

Successful Social Programming

The Value of Building Relationships

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2024 November

Managing Maintenance Staff

Taking Care of Your Key Personnel

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Exterior Repair & Maintenance in Historic Buildings

Good Old Things

The unique charm of historic properties—both inside and out—is a key draw for many co-op and condo buyers. Exterior orna…
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2024 November

Exterior Safety Inspections

Why You Need Them, & When to Do Them

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2024 April

Roof Replacement 101

A Project Too Vital to Put Off

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2024 March

Façade Maintenance Laws

Repair Requirements Vary Across Markets

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2024 March

Waterproofing Your Building Envelope

Protecting Structure & Health

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20% Of NY Metro Households Have Pest Problems

Aging Housing Stock Partly to Blame

The U.S. has long suffered from an inadequate supply of housing. From a slow recovery in new construction after the Grea…
Spring Maintenance

Spring Maintenance

Warmer Days Ahead

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

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!



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

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Mailbox & Package Room Design

More Than Just Boxes & Keys

Spring Awakening

Sprucing Up for the Season

Aesthetic Rules

Balancing Community Value with Individual Rights

Mailboxes & Package Rooms

Practical Design in the Amazon Age

Grey is Gone in '24

Fresh Trends in Common Area Design

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Rising Insurance Premiums

High Costs Force Tough Decisions for Boards

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How Much is Enough?

Insurance Premiums Skyrocket

90% of Multifamily Communities Report Paying More - What's to Blame?

Financial, Physical, & Operational Health

How Does Your Association Measure Up?

Insurance in the Multifamily Setting

Knowing Who Covers What is Key

News

6/30/2025  Pharma Giant Roche Hires Trump to Sell Swanky Condo - Mother Jones
6/30/2025  Pharma Giant Roche Hires Trump to Sell Swanky Condo - Mother Jones
Donald Trump’s realty firm is representing one of the country’s largest pharmaceutical companies in its effort to offload a $12 million New York condo—an arrangement that represents yet another apparent conflict of interest for the 47th president of the United States.
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6/26/2025  Boutique nine-unit condo building debuts in Long Island City with units starting at $875K - Long Island City Post
6/26/2025  Boutique nine-unit condo building debuts in Long Island City with units starting at $875K - Long Island City Post
Sales have been launched by the full-service real estate agency Charney Brokerage at the new luxury condominium at 40-21 27th St. in Long Island City.
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6/23/2025  Luxury condos for NYC’s 1% are one-upping each other on wellness amenities — from at-home IV cocktails to pet reiki - NY Post
6/23/2025  Luxury condos for NYC’s 1% are one-upping each other on wellness amenities — from at-home IV cocktails to pet reiki - NY Post
Your grandmother’s building had a doorman. Maybe your parents had a gym. Today’s priciest Manhattan pads, however, are taking a next-level approach to enticing wealthy residents — from at-home IV drips and Botox injections, to floating meditation sessions 500 feet above street level.
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6/20/2025  NYC condo with own speakeasy hits the market for $1.65M - Delaware Business Now
6/20/2025  NYC condo with own speakeasy hits the market for $1.65M - Delaware Business Now
The property is spread across 1,300 square foot with two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms in the heart of East Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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6/18/2025  Glitch delays millions of dollars in property-tax rebates for thousands of NYC co-op and condo owners - NY Post
6/18/2025  Glitch delays millions of dollars in property-tax rebates for thousands of NYC co-op and condo owners - NY Post
A massive technical glitch has delayed millions of dollars in property-tax rebates involving thousands of city co-op and condo owners. The annoying snafu was triggered by a botched rollout of the city Department of Finance’s new abatement portal, where requests for the rebates are submitted, sources told The Post.
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6/16/2025  Fashion designer and noted hostess lists Tribeca party pad for almost $11M - Crain's
6/16/2025  Fashion designer and noted hostess lists Tribeca party pad for almost $11M - Crain's
Fashion designer Lela Rose is ready to part with the Tribeca pad where she hosted the massive dinner parties for which she was also known.
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6/11/2025  Former Manhattan DA sells Gramercy Park condo for almost $2 million - Crain's
6/11/2025  Former Manhattan DA sells Gramercy Park condo for almost $2 million - Crain's
Manhattan's former top prosecutor has sold his Gramercy Park pad for almost $2 million — about 18% less than what he bought it for six years ago — records show.
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6/9/2025  Health care investor buys condo in converted former hospital on Central Park West - Crain's
6/9/2025  Health care investor buys condo in converted former hospital on Central Park West - Crain's
Health care-focused private equity investor David Solomon has picked up a condo at a former hospital site on Central Park.
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6/4/2025  New York Launches Innovative Condo Conversion Law - Affordable Housing Finance
6/4/2025  New York Launches Innovative Condo Conversion Law - Affordable Housing Finance
A new law has opened the door for owners of certain large mixed-income housing developments to partially convert to condominiums in order to protect at-risk affordable housing units in New York City.
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6/3/2025  New York state budget greenlights more condo conversions, new housing vouchers, but no down payment assistance - Brick Underground
6/3/2025  New York state budget greenlights more condo conversions, new housing vouchers, but no down payment assistance - Brick Underground
Some New York City renters could gain a path to buying their apartments under legislation passed in the whopping $254 billion New York state budget last month. The budget lowers the number of renters or would-be-buyers that would need to agree to convert some newer, large apartment buildings from rental to condo. It’s one of a handful of initiatives—including a new statewide housing voucher program—that could have major impacts on NYC housing in the coming years.
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5/30/2025  VITA Launches Sales on 9th Avenue as NYC’s Largest Passive House Condo - W42ST.nyc
5/30/2025  VITA Launches Sales on 9th Avenue as NYC’s Largest Passive House Condo - W42ST.nyc
A new 12-story condo is rising on 9th Avenue — and it’s making big claims. VITA, now launching sales between W37th and W38th Streets, is billed as New York’s largest passive house development, with 121 energy-efficient units aimed at buyers seeking luxury with a lighter footprint.
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5/28/2025  Bravo’s Andy Cohen finds a buyer for his unique $12 million West Village condo - Market Watch
5/28/2025  Bravo’s Andy Cohen finds a buyer for his unique $12 million West Village condo - Market Watch
Bravo legend Andy Cohen has found a buyer for his one-of-a-kind New York City condo. Cohen’s fellow reality TV star and close friend Ryan Serhant of “Owning Manhattan” announced on his Instagram stories on May 19 that the sprawling Manhattan property is under contract, eight months after it hit the market.
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5/27/2025  In New York, a $370,000 Renovation Gave an Awkward Living Space Better Flow - Wall Street Journal
5/27/2025  In New York, a $370,000 Renovation Gave an Awkward Living Space Better Flow - Wall Street Journal
Joe McGuier and Megan Prime, co-founders of JAM, a Brooklyn-based architecture and interiors studio, rarely try to talk clients out of a big project. This couple couldn’t decide between apartments in two Fifth Avenue buildings. One had two smaller, but more modern units that JAM would gut and combine into one apartment, the other was a prewar condo that was large, but poorly laid out. McGuier didn’t hesitate to steer them to the simpler project in the prewar building. “The single apartment was already quite spacious, but it had this awkward living-dining room-entry,” he says. “We told them if we combine these rooms, you’ll have an amazing space with six windows overlooking the park.”
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5/23/2025  New York Launches Innovative Condo Conversion Law - Affordable Housing Finance
5/23/2025  New York Launches Innovative Condo Conversion Law - Affordable Housing Finance
A new law has opened the door for owners of certain large mixed-income housing developments to partially convert to condominiums in order to protect at-risk affordable housing units in New York City.
Read full story
5/22/2025  New York’s Wealthiest All Want to Live Downtown Now - Wall Street Journal
5/22/2025  New York’s Wealthiest All Want to Live Downtown Now - Wall Street Journal
Nearly a decade ago, financier Harsh Padia and his wife, Purvi Padia, spent $29.1 million for an apartment in Manhattan’s West Village, paying top dollar for a duplex at the 150 Charles Street condominium. In March of this year, they sold the unit for $60 million, more than twice what they paid and a record figure for downtown Manhattan.
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5/15/2025  Condo owners sue over New York skyscraper they say is riddled with ‘thousands of severe cracks’ - CNN
5/15/2025  Condo owners sue over New York skyscraper they say is riddled with ‘thousands of severe cracks’ - CNN
Apartment owners at a luxury New York skyscraper are suing the building’s developers over a “far-reaching fraud” in which they allegedly hid structurally significant defects — including “thousands” of severe cracks on the tower’s facade.
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5/12/2025  220 Central Park three-bedroom trades for $36.5M, a 36% profit - Crain's
5/12/2025  220 Central Park three-bedroom trades for $36.5M, a 36% profit - Crain's
Vornado’s contribution to Billionaires Row continues to show strength in the resale marketplace.
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5/9/2025  Manhattan and Brooklyn see rise in number of signed contracts for co-op, condo sales - Crain's
5/9/2025  Manhattan and Brooklyn see rise in number of signed contracts for co-op, condo sales - Crain's
The number of contracts signed for sales of apartments in Manhattan and Brooklyn rose year over year in nearly every price category, according to a new report from Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel.
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5/7/2025  Marc Holliday Pays $8.4M For Condo In SL Green's Armani Project - BisNow
5/7/2025  Marc Holliday Pays $8.4M For Condo In SL Green's Armani Project - BisNow
SL Green Realty only built 10 apartments in its ultra-luxury Giorgio Armani Residences project on Madison Avenue, and its CEO is one of a select few buyers.
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5/5/2025  Luxury Condo Owners Accuse Builders of Hiding Dangerous Defects - New York Times
5/5/2025  Luxury Condo Owners Accuse Builders of Hiding Dangerous Defects - New York Times
The condo board at a troubled 1,400-foot luxury tower on New York City’s Billionaires’ Row is accusing developers of “deliberate and far-reaching fraud” by failing to disclose early cracks in the facade that it says could lead to dangerous structural issues.
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