Category: On The Board

In today's hectic, over-scheduled world, it is often a big challenge to get residents to take an interest in the governance and administration of the co-op & condos they call home. However, involved and engaged owners and shareholders are k…

The 2019 Housing Stability Act caused major delays in collecting co-op arrears, and the COVID pandemic quintupled the problem. With the courts still backlogged and every shareholder entitled to an attorney to represent their interests in th…

When it comes to legislation aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon and other emissions from multifamily residential buildings, NYC is at the forefront. That’s a good thing—but navigating the city’s complex array of Local …

Interpersonal conflicts are inevitable in any Co-op, Condo, or HOA—whether between residents, residents and the board, or residents and management. While it may be tempting to stay out of these disputes, avoiding them can lead to escalating…

More and more multifamily buildings and HOAs are incorporating solar power into their operations to save money, reduce emissions, and be more resilient, but many still have questions about how to pay for and install solar technology in thei…

Unless you’re a lending expert, the process of securing funding for major projects or refinancing an underlying mortgage for a multifamily community can be daunting. There’s a lot to know, and the stakes are high. This information-rich pres…

In a shared-interest community, neighborly noise is an ever-present issue. Of course, one would hope that as neighbors, an effort would be made to keep noise to a minimum, and when asked to ‘tone it down,’ one would do just that.  But that’…

For over 20 years now, The CooperatorEvents New York Expo has been the most useful, informative annual trade event for co-op and condo board members, property managers, apartment building owners, and anyone involved in the governance an…

A condominium, cooperative, or homeowners’ association elects its board for a specific purpose: to manage the community’s day-to-day business, oversee special projects, and draft and uphold the rules and regulations that keep life orderly a…

2025 is a critical year for compliance with Local Law 97, which seeks to reduce New York City’s carbon footprint to zero by 2050. This year marks the beginning of the five-year period from 2025 to 2030, in which key requirements must be met…