On July 4th, the “Big Beautiful Bill” was signed into law, making significant changes to the nation’s tax and benefits systems and expanding certain housing and economic development policies. According to a statement from the National Housi…

Access agreements—the legal documents you must secure before you can encroach upon your neighbors’ property to carry out needed work on your own—have long been a thorn in the side of co-ops and condos. This is particularly true in Manhattan…

Q. “Over the last decade or so, the demographics in our building have shifted, and currently, about 40% of the residents are native Mandarin speakers — some speak Mandarin only. Our recently elected board president is one such resident, a…

Q. My co-op recently fined me $3k after they accused me of “subletting “ my apartment when, in fact, I was renting my spare bedroom on Airbnb—all along while I lived in the apartment. I was granted my registration number from the OSE in N…

While they all collect fees from residents, it’s important to remember that condos, co-ops, and HOAs are nonprofit entities; those fees go right back into maintaining, repairing, and generally running the building those residents call home.…

Board meetings are where decisions are made, information is shared, and policies are implemented in multifamily communities. The minutes from these meetings are more than just a record of what was discussed; they serve as a reference for al…

Your building’s lobby and entry spaces are places where neighbors connect, guests are welcomed, and visitors get their first impression of what your community is about. Along with aesthetics, interior design creates spaces that tell a story…

Commercial and residential owners in a condo community may share an address and coexist harmoniously for the most part, but each cohort has different needs, and therefore different agendas when it comes to how the property is run. Attorney …

Pets have always been a source of comfort and emotional support for many of us, and since the pandemic created more opportunities for us to remain at home, pets have become even more constant companions. Given that integrating animals into …

According to a June 17 press release from the National Housing Conference (NHC), a new report from the Conference outlines conditions for administrative release from the long-standing conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enter…