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NYC co-op and condo boards catch a break as Corporate Transparency Act faces legal limbo
A judicial panel blocked the Corporate Transparency Act from going into effect, in welcome news for New York City's condo and co-op boards.
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Can a shareholder stay on the waitlist for a parking spot even if they don’t have a car?
Some buildings let residents remain on a waitlist regardless of whether they have a car
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Does our NYC co-op board need to tell shareholders that we’re getting sued?
If your co-op board needs an assessment to pay for a suit, you should tell residents
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What co-op and condo boards need to know about the federal Corporate Transparency Act
NYC’s condo and co-op buildings need to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act by Jan. 1st of 2025 or face fines.
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Co-ops with ground leases can renew early under new law
Co-ops that rent the land underneath their buildings now have a chance to renew their leases early under a new law.
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A stranger is renting a shareholder's parking space and sneaking into our co-op building. What can our board do?
You should get in touch with the resident immediately to try to solve the problem cordially
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3 steps to take if your co-op or condo commercial tenant goes rogue
If your commercial tenant is causing trouble, make sure to take action right away.
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Are your bylaws outdated? Here are 3 ways you can tell
If your bylaws haven’t been touched in decade, you should consider an update.
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How I broke up with my property manager and learned to love my self-managed condo building
Why one Williamsburg condo decided to ditch the idea of a property manager all together.
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New year, new worries: What condo and co-op boards are watching in 2024
Board members and property managers expect insurance costs and new legislation present unique challenges for buildings in 2024.
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We're worried about lithium-ion battery fires in our building. How do we create an e-bike policy?
Some buildings require proof that e-batteries were purchased new and are UL certified
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What boards need to know about Local Law 97’s newly finalized rules
New York City released the final rules governing how Local Law 97 will be implemented this year, including details on "good faith" exemptions to fines...
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The semi-secret building blacklist will no longer be hidden from co-op and condo boards
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae announce they are going to identify buildings they’ve designated off-limits to lenders and the reasons why and share this i...
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5 ways to encourage shareholders or owners to run for your co-op or condo board
Here's some advice for NYC co-op and condo boards to fill vacancies by using 1) good communication, 2) creating committee, 3) recruiting members, 4) a...
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6 questions to ask before your board invests in new tech to run your building
Make sure to identify what your needs are before investing in new proptech to run your condo or co-op building. Here's what to ask.
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What’s the easiest way for an independent condo board to take control away from a developer?
While a sponsor controls the board, there's a potential for abuses of power, such as controlling funds they shouldn't or ignoring faulty construction....
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Hochul approves a replacement for the J-51 tax abatement that could help condo and co-op buildings fund upgrades
A handful of bills could help boost affordable housing development in the city, and aid condo and co-op buildings in funding repairs.
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Switching to hybrid annual meetings? Here are three steps to avoid common pitfalls
Co-op and condo boards should check their technology, internet access, and do a test run before holding a hybrid annual meeting.