Keeping a building dry is both an interior and exterior challenge. All buildings, regardless of materials and construction, are at risk of water infiltration and moisture build-up in walls, ceilings, window wells and roof materials. This …
Over the past few decades, ideas and technologies for improving energy efficiency, reducing ecological impact, and providing additional amenities to residents in multifamily buildings have surged. Near the front of that pack has been the ‘g…
Each and every multifamily community is different, with unique needs, expectations, and challenges. If you’re a regular reader of this publication, you’ve heard that refrain many times, across a broad range of contexts—including board gover…
According to a new study on behalf of construction industry researchers Construction Coverage, after more than two years of stiff competition and fast-rising prices, the U.S. residential housing market experienced a rapid cooldown t…
According to the National Housing Conference (NHC), Fannie Mae will begin accepting cryptocurrency-backed assets as down payments under a new mortgage product, allowing borrowers to use crypto in place of cash for a Fannie Mae-backed mo…
Litigation has long been a fact of life for shared-interest communities. The nature of what’s being litigated changes over time with various issues moving to the forefront while others recede. Today we are pleased to have Devin Kosar, mem…
According to a March 26 press release from the Service Employees International Union 32BJ SEIU, the union has set April 15, 2026 as the date for a strike vote amidst contract negotiations with NYC’s Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations …
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) published a service notice at the end of February reminding boards, managers, and building owners of the 2026 filing deadlines for the City’s local sustainability laws, including: Benchmarking Energy …
After several years of work, a new alteration agreement form for condo units has been approved by both the New York City and New York State Bar Associations. Alteration agreements are used by boards to regulate and oversee any renovations…
Q. “Since I can remember, my co-op has applied every increase in maintenance, shares, etc. based on whether a unit is one bedroom or two bedrooms. Currently, the treasurer wants to change that rule based on the size of the apartment. If i…