While it remains under the radar, Inwood is a hidden gem that continues to attract an increasing number of musicians, actors, artists and young professionals in search of affordable housing and a vibe of being away from New York City w…
When you were a child, you probably tuned into the PBS show Mister Rogers Neighborhood, where a homespun sweater-clad Fred Rogers often sang “Won’t you be my neighbor?” Mr. Rogers might be singing a different tune today if he wer…
After nearly twelve years in office Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is poised to leave office on December 31st of this year. One of his last acts as mayor of immediate and possible long-term impact is adoption of a final budget for the upco…
While a lot of the day-to-day business of running a co-op or condo building happens in the management office or on-site at the level of maintenance and staff management, meetings—board-only and resident alike—are the forum where importa…
While some affianced New York City couples insist on holding their weddings in churches, synagogues or the Central Park boathouse, others opt to keep the nuptials much closer to home—in some cases right down the hall, in the courtyard, …
It's a sad fact that the artisans and craftspeople who created some of the most beautiful, distinctive interior and exterior architectural elements for New York's residential buildings are an endangered species. The proliferation of sl…
There are a number of things that make shareholders unhappy in a co-op or condo, but chief among the complaints is when the board just doesn’t seem to hear their concerns or doesn’t do its duty to keep shareholders informed of board meet…
Out of nowhere, someone is regularly using the parking space you have had for years. And strangers are appearing regularly in your building’s hallways, though you’re not sure where they belong or if they should even be there. Strangely, …
If you want to find out about the history of a town, region or country, head to a museum or look it up on the Internet. If you want to find out about your family’s history, look at your photo album, whether it’s in a book or online. And…
The foundation of any properly run condo association or co-op building rests on residents paying their monthly maintenance fees on time and in full, with no delays or delinquencies. However, in the wake of the recession, with many shar…