Indoor air quality and energy efficiency are closely linked in multifamily buildings. Reducing leakage while maintaining airflow is a challenge that may require upgrading HVAC components - but it doesn't have to mean major demolition, costs…
Individual owners' alterations can go wrong in so many different ways: poor insurance, contractor delays, noise and dust, post-completion damage to the building or other units, just to name a few. A smart, well-drafted alteration agreement …
For better or worse, AI is everywhere now - but what role should it play in your board's day-to-day operations? Marc H. Schneider, Esq. of Schneider Buchel LLP will discuss the practical applications of AI in carrying out board business - a…
Many multifamily owners view Local Law 97 as a costly compliance challenge — but when owners act strategically, it can be a major financial opportunity. By implementing the right energy and emissions strategies, buildings can meet LL97 stan…
With regulators and advocacy groups pushing for more transparency and fair housing compliance, co-op admissions remain under intense scrutiny. Boards must balance their discretion in approving applicants with avoiding discrimination and bia…
With markets in flux and many variables in play, individuals, associations and co-ops are understandably concerned about how to secure funding for major projects or to refinance an underlying mortgage. This presentation will explain the fac…
Q. I live in a small building/HOA, and our same board has been in place for over a decade. We hold annual elections as per our governing documents, but we can’t get anyone else in the building/association to serve, and none of us can step…
One of the elements of buying into a co-op community that makes the process very different from purchasing a condo unit or single-family home is what’s commonly referred to as the “board package”—the dossier of letters, statements, disclosu…
‘Tis the season for visitors, packages, and festive gatherings. Along with the good cheer, the end-of-year flurry of activity also highlights the challenges of keeping multifamily buildings and their residents safe and secure. In addition …
The proximity to neighbors that comes with living in a high-rise or townhome HOA can sometimes amplify situations that might seem less urgent in more spread-out communities. Along with things like noise and odors, residents’ behavior can al…