The Community Associations Institute (CAI) has compiled a digest of government action resources (including clickable links) to help multifamily communities navigate the process of reopening their amenities and common areas now that the fede…
According to Patch.com, New York City is facing a $9 billion deficit in the weeks leading up to its annual deadline to pass a city budget -- one that is sure to be compounded by projected shortfalls in property tax income. Property taxe…
While the majority of apartment dwellers are by nature accustomed to less living space than, say, single-family suburban homeowners, those in denser areas can offset that lack of personal square-footage by living a larger percentage of thei…
It seemed to come out of nowhere, and hit the city like a whirlwind. As grim daily reports rolled in from China, Italy, and other hard-hit countries, Americans—and perhaps in particular New Yorkers, those most intrepid of city dwellers—watc…
As cities and states begin the measured process of reopening and (hopefully) restarting their economies after the initial shock of the coronavirus pandemic, the boards and managers of multifamily buildings are doing the same -- and running …
Beginning May 26, 2020, employers who are required to keep Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) injury and illness logs [which according to OSHA’s website include ‘facilities support services’ and ‘services to buildings and dwellings’ …
“It came as something of a surprise,” says Stephen Varone, president of Rand Engineering, about the postponement of May 1 filing dates for annual benchmarking reports required for buildings over 25,000 square feet by the City of New York. T…
As states and localities ease or lift stay-at-home orders , board members and community managers are determining when and how to safely open or reopen pools in their homeowners associations.Associations should follow state and federal or…
The Cooperator Events presents a virtual town hall sponsored by Taylor Management Company Wednesday May 20 at 10:00 AM Be Prepared. Reopening Your Clubhouse and Amenities WATCH ON DEMAND As our state prepares to reopen, one of the bigges…
Editor’s Note: During this crisis, The Cooperator family of publications will be passing along information, tips, and FAQs submitted by our network of industry professionals, including attorneys, managers, and other subject matter experts. …