Homeownership stands as a cornerstone of the American dream, providing individuals and families with the opportunity to accumulate wealth and maintain relatively consistent housing costs over time. The financial stability derived from homeo…
For over 20 years now, co-op and condo board members, managers, and the professionals they depend on to keep their buildings running safely and smoothly have made the annual pilgrimage to the CooperatorEvents Expo—and this past March 4 was …
On March 2, the US Treasury Department announced via press release that not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing Corporate Transparency Act (C…
With NYC’s waste collection rules now requiring organic food waste to be composted rather than tossed into the bin with other trash, many residents have questions—not least of which is, ‘What’s the point of keeping a bin of stinky decaying …
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…
According to the latest analysis from consulting firm Construction Coverage, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of renewed momentum in real estate: despite elevated mortgage rates and home prices, demand is rebounding—and some markets are emer…
Staying on top of NYC’s building compliance deadlines is more important than ever. This year is a critical one for compliance, with major Local Law 97 and 88 deadlines driving significant changes in energy efficiency and sustainability. The…
In the labyrinth of our legal system, changes to a law can reverberate outward to impact areas not originally intended. Such is the possibility with recent changes—and changes to those changes—to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Hal Co…
As we step into 2025, the new Administration's actions are already reshaping housing policy. The recent White House announcement to temporarily pause agency grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs highlights the importance of…