Hospitality is more than a hashtag – it’s a philosophy of service that cultivates a culture of comfort and trust. In this informative panel discussion, management leaders from 53W53, 432 Park Avenue, The Plaza Condominiums and The Beekman R…
Many co-op and condo boards are exploring solar as a potential source of energy for their buildings. This enlightening conversation will explain how solar works, break down the costs involved—as well as incentive and subsidy programs and fi…
In the ongoing climate of escalated prices and supply delays, this seminar will offer an attorney’s perspective and advice for co-ops and condos regarding general preparedness, potential pitfalls, and financial, operational, construction an…
Even the most capable board can get tripped up around how to exercise its authority to regulate trust and LLC transfers, charging fees for leasing apartments, imposing fines and late fees, requiring residents to carry insurance - even every…
As the effects of climate change intensify, apartment communities are faced with new and newly stringent requirements on many fronts in an effort to slow the tide. These range from converting from fossil fuels to more efficient types of ren…
If you live in a condominium, cooperative or HOA, you’re participating in a small-scale democracy run by an elected group of volunteers. As in any democracy, those affected by the board’s decisions are encouraged to get involved in the proc…
We hear about them all the time. Whole movies are made about them. Those nosey, controlling, downright hostile neighbors who can make your life miserable. Having one down the hall or next door is bad enough—imagine what happens when they e…
Buying into a residential community like a co-op, condominium, or HOA can be a bit like selecting the political system you’d like to live under. Governance styles can range from an Athenian democracy where every member of the community is i…
Mark your calendar and get ready - The Cooperator Expo New York returns to the Jacob Javits Convention Center on Manhattan’s West Side on Thursday, October 27th from 10am to 4:30pm! If you’ve ever attended the Cooperator Expo, you know wha…
Board responsiveness and transparency are critical components in the good governance of co-op, condo and HOA communities. It’s the responsibility of the board and its members to act on behalf of the community - a legal obligation known as f…