The days of incandescent lighting are on the wane, and LED lighting is where it's at. Cooler, more efficient, and longer-lasting than most older bulbs, LEDs are even mandated for use in some settings. Here, lighting pros tell what your boar…

In the four weeks leading up to May 1, Manhattan's average residential sales price increased significantly while the number of recorded sales saw an uptick. That's what real estate website CityRealty said in its recently-released June…

Summer is definitely here, but if you neglected to make use of your building or HOA's fitness amenities over the winter, there's still time! In this short clip, industry pros talk about what's new and exciting in the world of in-house gym e…

A group of New York City Council members, led by Ydanis Rodriguez of the 10th District, recently re-submitted legislation that aims to give small business owners more agency when renegotiating the leases for their commercial spaces. Var…

Plans for a development company to buy the air rights from a Lower East Side co-op so it can build two large condo towers were recently dealt a serious blow. Crain's New York Business reported that the Seward Park Cooperative rejecte…

Even seasoned co-op, condo, and HOA board members can find themselves at a loss when it comes to the complex business of energy procurement. In this short video, an industry pro give a few tips on where boards (and managers) can go to learn…

In many cases in which a residential condo or co-op property includes street-level commercial space, the retail tenant leasing that space is a good fit with the apartments above. Whether it's a supermarket, an apparel business, a sporting g…

Starting August 28, 2018, all residential buildings with three or more units in New York City will be required to adopt a written smoking policy . This applies to rentals, co-ops, and condos. The new ordinance, called Local Law 147 …

A new report by the New York State Comptroller's Office about the city's elevator inspections is sobering for those who rely on elevators on a daily basis. As reported by The Real Deal , an audit released on June 6 by New York S…

Q. I live in a HDFC co-op building. I was asked to present my certificate for management and the board to view. My response was that I will produce my certificate when everybody else in the co-op produces their own certificates. I know fo…