A Carroll Gardens condo that was recently signed into contract could set a record in the neighborhood. According to Stribling's Brooklyn luxury report , a contract was signed for a penthouse at the condo building called 145 Carroll …
On Thursday, October 11, The Cooperator welcomed thousands of board members, managers, building owners, and co-op and condo decision-makers from across the tri-state area to the Jacob Javits Convention Center for the second annual Fall edit…
You see them up all over the city - scaffolding, sidewalk sheds, and other indicators that facade work is being carried out overhead. But what leads up to the erecting of these structures? What do building inspectors look for when they exam…
One of the conundrums of co-op and condo life is how to keep members involved and interested in the governance of their building or association. Many residents are delighted to own, but less than excited to participate. That lack of enga…
Last April, The Cooperato r ran a piece about the most expensive home ever sold in New York City: a condo purchased by Dell Computers founder and CEO Michael Dell for $100 million at One57, a Central Park-adjacent skyscraper develope…
Amid the buzz and controversy surrounding Amazon's selection of Long Island City as the site for the online retailing giant's newest headquarters, at least one major group is welcoming the move with open arms. SEIU-32BJ, the labor union …
Some things in the property management game never change; the need for top-notch communication skills, good people management, and a commitment to the job itself will always be foremost in a manager's toolkit. But as times change, so does t…
Last week, the usually-feuding Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio actually agreed on something. The two appeared at a joint press conference to celebrate a deal to bring Amazon to Long Island City, as part of a long-in-the…
In the heart of a re-conceived and reborn urban community on a prime development site in the Court Square section of Long Island City is Corte . An 85-unit condominium building now nearing completion, Corte is poised to bring a unique S…
Sales of NYC luxury residential properties flagged last week after three previous consecutive high-performing weeks. According Olshan Realty Inc.'s latest luxury market report, the week of November 12-18 saw 14 contracts signed f…