Category: On The Board

For many New Yorkers, their residence is the largest asset they will own during their lifetime. And while nobody likes to contemplate the end of that lifetime, with an estimated 700,000 co-op apartments in New York City, and roughly 75% of …

One of the unique characteristics of shared-interest communities like condos and HOAs is their reliance on timely payment of residents’ monthly common charges as the primary—if not sole—income stream from which the building or association’s…

Many multifamily buildings throughout NYC are plagued with ventilation problems, leading to a host of issues including poor indoor air quality (IAQ), lingering odors and allergens, hot/cold zones, and high energy waste. Learn how One50 West…

The City Council's recently-passed “Timing” bill imposes strict deadlines on co-op and condo boards for processing purchase applications, and the looming “Reasons” bill threatens to mandate written explanations for rejections. This seminar …

For the past 16 years The Cotocon Group has been working closely with the built environment and have observed a consistent challenge: Most building owners and managers lack clear, ongoing visibility into their emissions performance. With Lo…

Most building communities have at least one 'difficult' resident, whether it's a chronic rule-breaker, a meeting disruptor, a habitual litigator, or just a nuisance. No matter the nature or the cause, boards and managers need to know how to…

Multifamily boards and residents often have questions about solar power and what it can do for them: How is the technology installed? How much does it cost? What kind of ROI can we expect, and how will solar impact values in our community? …

Market fluctuations, rising costs, and looming capital projects have boards and buyers alike asking questions about today's lending landscape. This seminar will cover everything from capital funding to mortgage refinancing—translating banki…

Managing a New York City condo or co-op means paying close attention to the city’s complex network of Local Laws, and making sure your building or association is in full compliance to avoid the city’s notoriously steep fines. Below is a 20…

Whether you preside over a tight-knit eight-unit condo in Brooklyn, a sprawling association in Queens, or a legacy co-op building on the UES, building credibility and trust with residents is crucial to your board’s success.  That trust doe…