Category: On The Board

Board Operations Board Transparency
2016 February Board Transparency

One of the biggest political buzzwords of the past 10 years or so is “transparency.” Observers demand transparency in meetings of elected bodies in local and state governments, transparency in the proceedings of public agencies, and at time…

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Board Operations Managing Building Staff
2016 February Managing Building Staff

Your co-op or your condo unit  may be your home, but to many others, your building is a workplace. Whether they’re managing a small, tight-knit walk-up building in Manhattan, or a sprawling co-op development in Queens or Staten Island, pro…

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Board Operations Training New Board Members
2016 February Training New Board Members

A cooperative, condominium or homeowners association is the cornerstone of a building community.  The co-op, condo or HOA maintains order and continuity by preserving architectural integrity, maintaining the common elements, protecting prop…

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Law & Legislation The Airbnb Crackdown
The Airbnb Crackdown

On January 22, Airbnb listed New York City as the third-most travelled to city for business trips on its new “Airbnb for Business” platform. The announcement comes a month after the company released data showing that 55 percent of Airbnb us…

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On The Board Are You Ready to Become a Board Member?
Are You Ready to Become a Board Member?

“I wish someone had told me the nuances of trying to cultivate a community while also trying to manage a business,” said Pat Burke, president of the Fieldstondale co-op in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, and a 12-year member of its boar…

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