New York was a city of renters until the mid-1970’s, when the trend towards co-op and condominium ownership began. Prior to that, most residents chose to live here because it was the Big Apple and for the anonymity it afforded. Unlike sm…
Throughout New York City's five boroughs there are myriad neighborhoods that attract a particular demographic due to history and culture. Astoria, Queens is as widely known for its Greek community as Greenpoint, Brooklyn is for its Polish o…
We all know that 'greener' energy is better; it's cleaner, more sustainable, and often cheaper than more traditional sources -- but it can cost a pretty penny to install new, greener equipment, or to retrofit existing equipment to upgrade i…
Conflicts between both unit owners and their co-op or condo, or between neighbors, can get ugly pretty quickly. Often due to many considerations--in particular the slow pace of anything in common-interest properties and the general reluctan…
The New York Public Library is undertaking a substantial renovation at its Mid-Manhattan branch on Fifth Avenue, to the tune of some $200 million. As the New York Daily News reported, the library closed on August 1 for a project that …
Manhattan co-ops are having a good moment this fall; according to the latest report by brokerage firm Douglas Elliman focusing on third-quarter sales in that borough, the median sales price for the market in the third quarter of 2017 set …
Solar power has come a long way since the days of huge, unsightly rooftop arrays. Find out how going solar can save your buildings energy and money, and learn how your properties can take advantage of new solar technologies, as well as ince…
Changes made to the New York State Clean Heating Fuel Tax Credit went into effect on January 1st - and changes to the mandated use of biofuel will go into effect in New York City this coming October. Learn how these changes will impact your…
How can co-op/condo board members and building managers meet the demands of accelerating bandwidth requirements and ensure their buildings remain appealing to current and future residents? Representatives from Verizon will discuss the late…
Sooner or later, every board must address conflicts that arise between neighbors. Our discussion will address hot-button issues like the presence of comfort/therapy animals in 'no pet' buildings, noise complaints, and the impact of second-h…