In New York, most co-ops and condos receive energy from either Con Edison or an energy service company (ESCO). When it comes to energy however, conservation is the watchword–both in terms of cost, and in terms of reducing the environmental …

Perhaps the most pressing long-term issue for our society and the planet as a whole is the threat posed by climate change. While some may still deny the established facts, the reality remains that the world is warming at an unprecedented - …

According to a recent report from Construction Coverage, a website that compares construction software and insurance, becoming a homeowner remains largely out of reach for many Americans, despite home price growth stabilizing. A recent …

The presence of commercial space in a shared interest building can be a blessing for the community - and it can also be a burden. It can bring in much needed additional income to help defray the cost of running the building - but at the sam…

According to recent reports, the board of the Galleria — a luxury condo on East 57th Street - is suing noted illusionist David Copperfield for over $2.5 million to repair damage to a unit he owns in the building. Copperfield purchased…

Enacted in March of 2021, New York’s Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA), contemplated allowing home cultivation of cannabis as part of its purview. However, the practice was not to take effect until 18 months after the first recreat…

A new study from consulting firm Construction Coverage looking at the locations where millennials are buying the most expensive homes indicates that New York metro millennials are spending 1.6% more on homes than their agemates na…

In a multifamily building, residents who compulsively collect and hoard items - whether it be old newspapers and magazines, canned goods, pets, or even garbage - pose a threat to the safety and health of their neighbors, as well as a liabil…

Benjamin Franklin famously said, “Nothing in this world is certain except death and taxes.” In the world of co-ops and condos, this truth is amplified. Along with the obvious impact on the deceased’s family and associates, the passing can a…

Q. I am a shareholder in a Mitchell-Lama cooperative. If I have concerns about the results of the board of directors’ election, how can I get an independent person to recount the votes and confirm the tally? Management and the Board of Di…