Manhattan's Billionaire's Row is going to get a little bit crowded. Curbed reported this past Monday that developer Extell Development Company announced that it has officially launched sales for the supertall Central Park Tower developm…
On Thursday, October 11th, thousands of board members, managers, building owners and co-op, condo, and HOA residents will gather at the Jacob K. Javits Center at 655 West 34th Street in Manhattan, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the second…
There are lots of things co-op and condo buildings can do to reduce energy waste and save themselves and their residents money. Submetering is one way - and here, an energy pro discusses a few key points boards should know when contemplatin…
Whether in a single-family home or an apartment building, pretty much every homeowner has had that moment: when in the middle of the night, he or she turned on the kitchen light to see a huge water bug scurrying across the counter, or heard…
While a productive building or association manager who ably navigates the day-to-day operations of one or more client communities may not have millions in the bank, it’s hard to argue that he or she is not ‘successful’ in practical terms. B…
Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC) cooperatives were set up some 40 years ago as a means of establishing home ownership opportunities for low-income residents in New York City. The program also served to help the city stabilize nei…
A conscientious, forward-thinking co-op, condo, or HOA board should always be looking for ways to improve their community's energy efficiency - but at the same time, board members must keep the cost of new, greener equipment and upgrades fi…
Compared to rowdy annual meetings or catastrophic plumbing leaks, insurance may not seem like the most exciting aspect of serving on one's co-op or condo board. But neglect it at your peril! Mishandling claims - whether deliberately or acci…
Online services have revolutionized everything – but especially shopping. Virtually anything you want is now at your fingertips, and virtually everything can be delivered. Online versions of every service, from food delivery to furniture to…
While Manhattan still commands the lion's share of attention for its luxury real estate market, skip a stone across the Hudson and you'll find a development that aims to give it a run for its money. Port Imperial, an expansive $2 billion…