Shared residential communities such as co-ops, condos, and HOAs are modern examples of classic Athenian democracy: citizens governing themselves through active participation in governance. The key to that governance is the regularity of ele…
All over the news, from coast to coast, reports of fires and explosions caused by lithium-ion batteries describe blazes that are out of control, difficult to extinguish, and excessively smokey. Tragically, many have resulted in fatalities a…
The acceleration of global warming and the accompanying climate crisis is affecting shared-interest residential communities all over the United States and around the world. This past September was the wettest ever recorded in the eastern Un…
Local Law 97 (LL97) has set increasingly stringent emissions caps for buildings across NYC, requiring larger buildings to reduce energy consumption and lower carbon emissions. This expert panel will explain how NYC Accelerator's free progra…
How does a board decide whether a new occupant is a roommate, an illegal subtenant, a dog-sitter, or just a long-term guest? When boards receive complaints from residents about 'strangers' wandering the halls, how do they find out what’s go…
Few people really enjoy co-op or condo board meetings - they often drag on for hours, get bogged down in back-and-forth debates, and meander off track. But it doesn't have to be that way! Board meetings are where the vital business of your …
As more and more multifamily communities look to reduce emissions, save money, and provide reliable energy to their residents, solar power has become a hot topic - but many boards and residents still have questions about funding, installati…
The constantly-changing legal landscape at the local and state level can be challenging for even the most proactive, well-informed board-management team - one missed deadline or inspection can lead to costly fines and other headaches. This …
As the lending landscape remains challenging for individuals, associations, and co-ops alike, things like funding major projects or refinancing an underlying mortgage can be even trickier than usual. This presentation will map out the curre…
According to a recent item published by the National Housing Conference (NHC), the Executive Council for Housing Affordability (ECHA) at the J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy sent a letter to Congressional leaders on Novem…