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Manhattan loudest borough says 311 map, co-op rejection hurts, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 10/04/12 - 8:50 AM
- A map of NYC by its 311 complaints: Manhattan obnoxiously...
Ask an Expert: Advice for a "zombieland" co-op

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/02/12 - 2:21 PM

Q. I live in a 480-unit co-op complex where the ex-super was voted as a board member. Afterwards three property managers in a row quit and now his wife is...
Dear Ms. Demeanor: My (difficult) co-worker asked for a board recommendation. What should I do?

by Jamie Lauren Sutton | 9/26/12 - 10:57 AM

Dear Ms. Demeanor,
I was just asked by a work colleague to write him a letter of recommendation for a co-op board. He knows I am active on my...

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The Board Room: New York City condos wake up to the high price of absentee ownership

Investor demand has helped fuel rising condo prices, but many New York City condo boards are waking up to the fact that a...

NYC Renovation Questions: A few things to consider before combining those apartments...

by Tracy Kaler | 9/20/12 - 3:50 PM

Q. I love my apartment, neighborhood and building, but I’m running out of space. I’m considering buying an adjacent apartment and combining it with mine. What should I...
Board life, after the interview

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 9/19/12 - 1:08 PM

We've already coached you on how to pass your ...
Diary of a First-time Buyer: "How did I get here and how do I get out??"

by Elle Bee | 9/10/12 - 11:32 AM

Wednesday night in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. I’m sitting not at a hip bistro but in a fluorescent-lit basement room at the head of a U-shaped table with two thoughts running...

The Board Room
The Board Room: New York City condos wake up to the high price of absentee ownership

Investor demand has helped fuel rising condo prices, but many New York City condo boards are waking up to the fact that a...

Ask an Expert: Is it normal for co-ops to demand proof of insurance for big deliveries?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 9/04/12 - 2:55 PM

Q. My co-op is now demanding that in addition to notification and approval of deliveries of large items such as couches, beds, etc., we must have the...
The Board Room: 5 things your condo board should know before spending thousands on a building inspection (sponsored)

7/23/12 - 10:22 AM

Nearly a decade after the new construction boom began, most condo boards understand that one of the first orders of business after obtaining control from the sponsor is to hire...
Ask an Expert: Can I get pre-approved for a washer-dryer?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 7/17/12 - 2:46 PM

Q. I'm pregnant with twins and determined that the next apartment I buy will have a washer-dryer. Some of the co-op apartments we have looked at...

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The Board Room: New York City condos wake up to the high price of absentee ownership

Investor demand has helped fuel rising condo prices, but many New York City condo boards are waking up to the fact that a...

The 7 biggest surprises for rookie board members (sponsored)

7/16/12 - 1:04 PM

As an attorney representing NYC co-op and condo boards for the past 25 years, I have watched hundreds of first-time board members go through a predictable period of adjustment...
Why co-op boards are so slow, Manhattan real estate not completely insane, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 7/05/12 - 8:25 AM
- A board member reveals the real reason ...
The Board Room: How to get a sponsor to do something they'd rather not (sponsored)

6/26/12 - 12:49 PM

Everyone has heard about the morass of litigation that frequently takes place between sponsors and residents in the courthouse or the Attorney General’s office.
But it...
How to lose your doorman privileges, deliberately flunking your board interview can be expensive, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 6/21/12 - 8:12 AM
- Flunk the board interview on purpose?...
Ask an Expert: Can my condo board take the rental income on my apartment?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 6/05/12 - 2:30 PM

Q. The rental income from a condo I own has been keeping me going since I lost my job recently. I'm two months late on the common charges, however, and...
Ask an Expert: My ex- moved out. Will the co-op board cut me a break on my maintenance?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 5/29/12 - 1:10 PM

Q. I live in a co-op that I bought with my ex-, who moved a few months ago. I am in financial hardship right now. I'm trying to sell but it's not...
Ask an Expert: Who pays for defective windows in a co-op?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 5/22/12 - 3:12 PM

Q. Last week one of the windows in my co-op apartment literally fell onto my floor. These are cheap double-hung windows installed by the sponsor about...
Ask an Expert: Do I need co-op board approval to leave my 19-year-old in my apartment?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 5/15/12 - 3:36 PM

Q. I'm moving to London for work and planning to leave my 19-year-old son in my co-op apartment. He will take in a roommate to cover some of the costs. Do I...
The Board Room: What co-op boards should ask (and tell) buyers at the interview (sponsored)

5/15/12 - 7:11 AM

As a lawyer representing co-op boards for nearly two decades, I’ve spent a fair amount of time ...
Neighborly nuisances, and how to avoid them

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 5/09/12 - 2:43 PM

Along with a sitcom-sized apartment, we’d all love to have a Monica/Rachel -Joey/Chandler neighbor situation where your neighbor also happens to be your best friend...
A board member explains why it's all your fault

by Anonymous as told to Marjorie Cohen | 5/08/12 - 8:21 AM

Feeling a little snappish about your co-op or condo board? Take a deep breath, and consider the possibility that your board is feeling a little snappish about you. And that...