Most of us don't think much about the pipes that deliver water to our homes (and carry waste far away from them), but your building's plumbing health is a crucial part of basic maintenance.
Every board dreads the idea of being sued as a result of the decisions they make on behalf of their communities - but these legal pros have some advice about how to navigate this unpleasant but all-too-common occurrence.
Everyone’s always trying to build a better mouse trap, to find a better way of disposing of pests without poisoning non-pest critters (or people) or adding unnecessary chemicals to the environment. For example, New York City has been using …
To date, 2016 has been a slightly-mixed-but-recovering bag for sales of residential co-ops and condos in Brooklyn. While most indicators are up year-to-year and over the third quarter of 2015, there was a downward blip in sales overall dur…
One of the key selling points about New York City living is convenience. To have everything you may ever need a few blocks or subway stops or a delivery away is such a privilege as to offset the Big Apple's exorbitant real estate prices, at…
An accident that involves a worker who injures him or herself while on the job at a building can spell legal and financial trouble for building owners and managing agents under New York's Labor Law. Three important sections from the law to …
Every month you break out the checkbook to pay your maintenance fees for your co-op. Naturally you expect that those fees go toward maintaining the upkeep of your residence. But for whatever reason, something goes wrong. It can be an infe…
Everyone loves to own things—sometimes even many things. But occasionally, ownership of things can go too far and accumulation can grow problematic. In the modern parlance, a too-many-thing-haver is often referred to as a “hoarder,” an indi…
Being elected to your board can feel daunting - but fortunately, there are lots of educational resources available to help new board members get oriented. These same resources can also help seasoned board members refine their administrative…
Co-op and condo communities tend to cover all their bases when it comes to allowing someone new into their community. In most instances, applications and interviews are the norms. But you can’t exactly predict what someone will do in the fu…