Last month, 15 independent building service providers announced the formation of Manhattan Vendors Group (MVG), a new professional consortium aimed at fostering collaboration among vendors working with property managers, building owners, an…

According to the National Housing Conference (NHC), a recent blog post from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University indicates a growing number of metro areas where home prices are either declining or showing signs of …

This year New York City passed the first landmarks in the long road to compliance with Local Law 97, the Big Apple’s roadmap to carbon neutrality by 2050. Many have questioned the approach and ultimate possibility of success for this progra…

According to a recent news item from the National Housing Conference (NHC), the Conference is leading a coalition of 28 affordable housing organizations and industry groups currently urging Senate leadership to bring the bipartisan Re…

As home prices continue to climb across the United States, housing affordability remains a critical concern for both prospective buyers and policymakers. A new study on behalf of construction industry research firm Construction Covera…

While co-op and condo living may seem like the most basic example of true democratic government, the reality of how boards are chosen more closely resembles that of ruling party-controlled elections in totalitarian states, with candidates g…

Q. Is it illegal for a cooperative board to decide not to hold an annual shareholder meeting? If a co-op board does not meet, what rights is a shareholder entitled to?                                         — Waiting to Meet  A. Marg…

There’s no such thing as too much education—and that’s especially true in the realm of multifamily property management. Keeping one’s skills sharp and knowledge base both broad and current is a must for all management professionals, regardl…

Reducing energy waste and saving money go hand in hand. In addition to helping the planet, using energy more efficiently can save time, lower bills, and improve daily life. In fact, according to a joint report by the American Council for an…

Everyone wants to be comfortable in their home, but as every resident knows, that comfort comes at a price. Boards and managers know this too; with rising energy costs, climate change-related weather fluctuations, and looming fines on the h…