Kitchen and bath renovations are notoriously tricky. Plumbing, water and gas lines, cabinetry and appliances are just a few of the elements that make these projects more complex than, say, upgrading a living room or home office. They’re als…
If your board, manager, or social committee wants to make the most of “patio season” with some fun, out-of-the-ordinary programming for your residents, it’s high time to start planning. BBQs and pool parties are perennial favorites of cour…
According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 71% of American households own at least one pet. Nearly half of U.S. households own a dog, around 35% own a cat, and roughly 20% own both. Most pet owners consider their animals to be full…
When it comes to the planters and flowerbeds around your building or association, choosing the right annual and perennial plants to go in them isn’t quite as simple as you might think. There are many considerations to take into account, fro…
A recent bill introduced in the State house in Albany could reshape key aspects of cooperative board governance, raising questions surrounding its implementation and legal ramifications. Assembly Bill A2619A focuses on ground lease reform, …
At the top of the list of most people’s worries and concerns today is the ever-increasing cost of living. From gas to groceries to health care, costs are on an upward trajectory that’s also being magnified and reflected in their HOA fees. S…
NYC’s landlords, co-op shareholders and condominium owners are seeking innovative ways to reduce their carbon emissions and improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. As prime energy-users, heating ventilation and air conditioning sy…
With the clamor and confusion around compliance with Local Law 97 (LL97) requirements, co-op and condo communities across the city are seeking innovative ways to solve their compliance issues. One novel approach is to consider a distributed…
Everything has its season, goes the old saying—and that’s especially true when it comes to common area upgrades. Planning and executing these projects takes time, and often the weather, temperature, availability of contractors, and other se…
With construction costs rising and a dense framework of municipal mandates to navigate, the fiduciary duty of co-op and condo boards has evolved over the last few decades from general oversight to a complex exercise in long-term financial p…