According to a recent press release from the National Housing Conference (NHC) President Trump signed the "Decreasing Housing Costs for the American People" executive order on October 22. The order aims to lower the costs of getting and kee…
With seasonal storms becoming both more frequent and more intense in the Northeast, the reality of urban flooding and the damage it causes to people and property is something board-management teams can’t afford to ignore. For those overseei…
For multifamily buildings and community associations, Halloween comes with a few important considerations to ensure that your property remains safe, welcoming, and compliant with regulations. Whether you’re decorating common areas or prepar…
Known officially as the Aland Etienne Safety and Security Act, and colloquially as the Security Guard Wage Law, NYC’s Local Law 61 (LL61) was named in honor of Aland Etienne, a 46-year-old private security officer who was killed while tryin…
If you serve on your board, you already know the job can sometimes feel like a second career. One day you’re drafting the new budget, the next you’re dealing with Local Law inspections, or mediating a conflict between residents. For a volun…
The baseline definition of ‘luxury’ in New York City’s competitive real estate landscape is hazy at best, and constantly shifting. Every new development, no matter how basic, includes the term in its signage and marketing materials, and exi…
A majority of American pet owners report that they regard their pets as family members, right alongside the humans. And just like living in close proximity with other people requires courtesy and consideration for neighbors, so does living …
With seasonal storms becoming both more frequent and more intense in the Northeast, the reality of urban flooding and the damage it causes to people and property is something board-management teams can’t afford to ignore. For those overseei…
Positive cash flow is vital for every co-op and condo community for paying bills and covering operating expenses—which is why boards must take it seriously when a shareholder or unit owner falls into arrears on their maintenance or common c…
Last month, CooperatorNews looked at the report issued by Florida’s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) over the summer analyzing the implementation of laws passed after the deadly Champlain Towers c…