On an otherwise uneventful January 8th evening, with a run of major holidays in the rear view, the denizens at 2186 Cruger Ave., in the Bronx still had something to celebrate. Some 20-plus shareholders in the 72-unit building congregated in…
Whether you're a board member in a New York City high-rise or a sprawling HOA in suburban Chicagoland or New Jersey, there are organizations out there that can help you and your fellow community administrators be more effective, efficient, …
Apparently the reputation of the legendary Dakota isn't even enough to attract buyers these days. According to the New York Pos t , two apartments at the Upper West Side pre-war co-op building belonging to singer Roberta Flack …
Last October, The Cooperator reported on a legal fight between the non-profit New York Public Library and the board of the Fifth Avenue Tower condominium association. The disagreement stemmed from the library’s attempt to undergo …
Controversy is not only surrounding Donald Trump's second year into his presidency, but also the buildings in New York City that bear his name. As reported by the New York Post , a condo building called Trump Place at 200 Riverside …
Manhattan’s residential co-op and condominium market ended last year on a more stable note than it did in 2016 despite some signs of trouble, according to Corcoran’s fourth quarter 2017 report . “Three of the past four quarters regist…
There's no getting around some expenses -- utilities, scheduled maintenance, and taxes all have to be paid; but there are some areas where a savvy, informed board can keep costs in check without sacrificing quality of service. Here, a pair …
It was a mixed fourth quarter 2017 for condo sales prices in Manhattan, while co-ops did slightly better, according to the latest quarterly sales report by Douglas Elliman for the aforementioned borough. According to the study, the …
Updated December 27, 2017 New York property owners could get some tax relief from the state following the passage of the sweeping new Republican-backed tax law in Washington. Last Friday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an emergen…
(Updated on 12/22/17 to reflect that President Trump signed the new tax bill into law) On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law a major $1.5 trillion tax plan that Congress had earlier passed, the first re-writing of o…