As The New York Times pointed out on May 18, 2023, the national home sales market is in a state of gridlock. This is largely thanks to short supply in the resale market, which is itself the result of potential sellers – those who ordina…

The U.S. has long suffered from an inadequate supply of housing. From a slow recovery in new construction after the Great Recession, to onerous zoning regulations and building codes, to the recent impacts of inflation on building materials,…

Transfers of co-op shares and condo units by estates, as well as transfers to trusts and LLC’s raise questions for even the most experienced, well-informed board. Who pays maintenance and common charges until an executor is appointed? What …

New York City co-op and condo boards are seeing a steady rise in annual operating costs – particularly in annual utilities and insurance premiums. While operating costs may seem beyond your control, your management company should provide st…

More than ever before, solar energy is a viable option for co-op and condo communities looking to reduce emissions, save money, and provide reliable energy to their residents. This presentation will explain how solar works, break down the c…

Board meetings are where the business of your community gets done - but they're notorious for being unnecessarily lengthy and unfocused affairs. Fortunately, there's a better way. Marc H. Schneider, Esq. will lay out a procedural roadmap fo…

Join us for an insightful seminar on Local Laws that affect cooperative and condominiums in New York City. Our expert panel will explore the latest compliance and financial considerations for various Local Laws, including upcoming LL97 dead…

Description Today's lending environment can be volatile - which can make refinancing your co-op's underlying mortgage or funding a major capital project even more daunting than usual. Join us for an in-depth discussion of the current financ…

Anyone watching the news lately knows that rechargeable lithium-ion batteries - the kind that power e-bikes and scooters, but also electric cars, laptop computers, cell phones, vape pens, and many other common devices - have become a real d…

In a May 3 statement, National Housing Conference (NHC) President/CEO and former Treasury Department official during the Obama and Trump administrations  David M. Dworkin expressed serious concerns about the Fed’s move to increase interest …