According to Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised in Brief (2005), “The holding of assemblies of the elders, fighting men, or people of a tribe, community, or city to make decisions or render opinion on important matters is doubtless a cus…
The Cooperator Events Presents a Virtual Town Hall: Local Law 97 - What Your Board Must Know about Benchmarking, Saving on Energy & Avoiding Penalties Sponsored by: The Cotocon Group Thursday March 16, 2023 at 11:00AM EST WATCH ON DEMAND…
Co-ops evolved as a housing form in New York City primarily on the basis of exclusivity. Not long after workers’ unions and other professional and mutual interest groups made moves to establish cooperative housing expressly for their member…
A new NYC law will place yet another inspection requirement on co-op and condo communities with parking facilities on their premises. Known as Local Law 126/2021, the measure is only the latest in a long and growing string of ordinances pas…
Among the keys to successful governance of residential communities is continuity. The most basic of democratically elected units, co-op, condo, and HOA boards are the custodians of their community’s welfare, success, and continued operatio…
Conflict comes hand-in-hand with living in close quarters—and condominium and cooperative living is a prime example. Most dust-ups between neighbors involve run-of-the-mill issues like noise or hallway clutter, and can be settled with a cor…
It’s been said that it takes a village to raise a child. It can take nearly that much to run a multifamily building as well, even a small one. Residential communities require the services of a wide array of employees and professionals, rang…
The Cooperator Events Presents a Virtual Town Hall: Complying with Fannie Mae and Bank Guidelines for Funding Your Next Capital Project. Sponsored by Czarnowski & Beer LLP Thursday January 26, 2023 at 2:00PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND! After th…
Whether living in a crowded high-rise or a sprawling suburban community, when it comes to condos, co-ops and homeowners’ associations, safety is paramount. From management to the board to fellow residents, it falls to everyone to show conce…
At this time of year, it’s customary (and just good manners) to show your appreciation for the work your building or association staff does for you and your neighbors by giving year-end holiday tips—but how much to give, and how to give it …