With the clamor and confusion around compliance with Local Law 97 (LL97) requirements, co-op and condo communities across the city are seeking innovative ways to solve their compliance issues. One novel approach is to consider a distributed…
Cities are forever changing and evolving—and that goes double for NYC, a city long synonymous with constant change. Lower Manhattan was once a small village, after all; Harlem a vast swath of farmland. All manner of events from local to glo…
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…