Emily Myers

Your lawyer and property manager will frequently have to work together but their roles are distinct. Consider the lawyer as the chief advisor to the board (and property manager). He or she will also advise on bylaws and other governing documents; review contracts and business relationships; advise on annual elections, and deal with any disputes with shareholders or apartment owners. 

Most shared amenities at New York City apartment buildings are closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Roof decks, however, present an opportunity for residents to be outside safely. Even if a renovated roof is not in your building's capital plan, many boards are seeing if this is something they can offer their shareholders or apartment owners and at the same time add value to the building. 

For 9 percent of adults in the U.S., the coronavirus pandemic has prompted them to delay home ownership, according to data from Bankrate.com.

There's plenty to consider when planning a roof deck addition—including how you plan to use the space and whether you live in one of the city's historic districts. Here are the questions to ask before you go ahead.

In Brooklyn, there are calls for vacant land in Gowanus to be become a park rather than a mixed use development.

A new PropertyShark study looks at how much space $250,000 buys in the 100 largest U.S. cities.