New York City is one of the most complex and competitive real estate markets in the world. From towering Manhattan co-ops to charming Brooklyn brownstones, managing property here is both an art and a science. Behind every well-maintained lo…
While some graffiti certainly qualifies as art, with many considering it a legitimate form of creative self-expression, its lesser variations—tagging, acid, markers, stickers, and ‘scratchitti’ (etchings carved into surfaces with knives, ra…
The Council of New York Cooperatives and Condominiums ( CNYC ) has announced the release of a new planning tool to help boards plan Local Law 97 (LL97) projects. The tool is a user-friendly, dynamic, Excel-based spreadsheet that enables…
“You only get one chance to make a great first impression,” goes the old adage. That’s the essence of curb appeal. When someone arrives at your property, they can be pleasantly surprised, or disappointed. Much of that reaction will depend …
The warmth of the spring sun encourages us to get outdoors and, even in big cities where concrete is king, we can appreciate the appeal of a well-kept grassy area. Whether it’s stretching our legs on the grassy lawn of Central Park or walki…
More rain, higher temperatures, altered growing seasons; the effects of climate change are not just felt at the macro level, but at the micro level, too—and perhaps even more profoundly. For the myriad of professionals who tend our grounds,…
With NYC’s waste collection rules now requiring organic food waste to be composted rather than tossed into the bin with other trash, many residents have questions—not least of which is, ‘What’s the point of keeping a bin of stinky decaying …
For over 20 years now, The CooperatorEvents New York Expo has been the most useful, informative annual trade event for co-op and condo board members, property managers, apartment building owners, and anyone involved in the governance an…
For most people, their home represents their single biggest investment. And in a multifamily building or homeowners association, both individual units and the entirety of the building or development are part of that investment. In light of …
If you live in a condominium, cooperative or HOA, you’re effectively acting as part of a participatory democracy governed by an elected group of volunteers. And, as with any democracy, those affected by the board’s decisions are encouraged …