The Trump Organization will divest itself from a controversial and struggling luxury condominium-hotel in SoHo that carries its namesake, according to several media reports. In a press statement released by the Trump Organization, the c…
Property managers wear a lot of hats, regardless of whether they handle a small, close-knit building, or a sprawling development with hundreds of units. In this clip, management pros tell us about some of the bigger challenges that come par…
One should not be fooled: serving on a co-op board is a commitment. It's a voluntary position in which those who are elected must cater to both the interests of their constituents and the property in which they themselves reside. Sleepwalk …
For co-ops Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, it was a good third quarter 2017 when it came to average sales prices. The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) recently released its latest New York City Residential Sales Report for 3Q 2017 …
With all the amazing advances in security technology and connectivity over the last decade, it's easy to get carried away with wanting the latest, sleekest, most sophisticated systems and gadgets for your community. But cool as retinal scan…
Like people, trees are constantly changing, growing organisms -- and they need a period of rest after the long growing season from spring to autumn. Winter is when they get that rest. Tree pits are a great way to spruce up your buildin…
One would be hard-pressed in 2017 to find a person who would argue that recycling is a bad thing. Even with portions of the population questioning the reality of climate change, recycling paper, metal, and glass is an action of almost unive…
Living in and running a co-op or condo can be stressful. And it's understandable that both the board of an association and those to whom it serves can find themselves overwhelmed, not only with vital information pertaining to their day-to…
Nobody would claim that managing condos, co-ops or other multifamily properties is an easy gig -- quite the opposite is often true. Here, management pros dish the dirt on what makes their job tough. (Spoiler: it may not be what you think!) …
Property insurance is one of the most important components of protection for common interest communities. It protects the property, association, corporation, board members, and residents from potentially financial consequences in the event…