Many multifamily buildings throughout NYC are plagued with ventilation problems, leading to a host of issues including poor indoor air quality (IAQ), lingering odors and allergens, hot/cold zones, and high energy waste. Learn how One50 West…
The City Council's recently-passed “Timing” bill imposes strict deadlines on co-op and condo boards for processing purchase applications, and the looming “Reasons” bill threatens to mandate written explanations for rejections. This seminar …
For the past 16 years The Cotocon Group has been working closely with the built environment and have observed a consistent challenge: Most building owners and managers lack clear, ongoing visibility into their emissions performance. With Lo…
Most building communities have at least one 'difficult' resident, whether it's a chronic rule-breaker, a meeting disruptor, a habitual litigator, or just a nuisance. No matter the nature or the cause, boards and managers need to know how to…
Multifamily boards and residents often have questions about solar power and what it can do for them: How is the technology installed? How much does it cost? What kind of ROI can we expect, and how will solar impact values in our community? …
Market fluctuations, rising costs, and looming capital projects have boards and buyers alike asking questions about today's lending landscape. This seminar will cover everything from capital funding to mortgage refinancing—translating banki…
Q. Could you clarify how New York law applies to cooperative housing corporations in the context of annual shareholder meetings, specifically, whether co-ops must follow the notice and meeting procedures under the New York Business Corpor…
Managing a New York City condo or co-op means paying close attention to the city’s complex network of Local Laws, and making sure your building or association is in full compliance to avoid the city’s notoriously steep fines. Below is a 20…
Everything has its season, goes the old saying—and that’s especially true when it comes to common area upgrades. Planning and executing these projects takes time, and often the weather, temperature, availability of contractors, and other se…
Whether you preside over a tight-knit eight-unit condo in Brooklyn, a sprawling association in Queens, or a legacy co-op building on the UES, building credibility and trust with residents is crucial to your board’s success. That trust doe…