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GETTING STARTED:
What are the responsibilities of a co-op or condo board? Should you run for election to your building’s board? How do I get elected to my co-op or condo board?

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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.
by Celia Young
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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....
by Emily Myers
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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.
by Celia Young
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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.
by Celia Young
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Introducing a new Brick Underground resource for co-op and condo board members
Brick Underground’s new Boards & Buildings resource features our award-winning writers covering topics such as board operations, property management, ...
by Jennifer White Karp
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The building next door wants access to our property. How much can we charge them in fees?
Reimbursement is available for legal and engineering expenses
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My fellow board members are meeting without me. What should I do about it?
It’s not uncommon for new board members to be viewed as outsiders by more experienced members. Approach this situation with a long term strategy—educ...
by Emily Myers
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Can you get paid for serving on your co-op or condo board?
It would be highly unusual for a co-op or condo board member to be paid for serving on a board and it could present conflict of interest issues.
by Emily Myers
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12 reasons why you should join your co-op or condo board if you can
Serving on your NYC co-op or condo board allows you to have a voice in what improvements are made in the building. Here's why you should consider bein...
by Mimi O'Connor
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How to deal with a renovation that violates your co-op or condo board's alteration agreement
One of your roles as a co-op or condo board member is approving renovations and addressing any work that isn't authorized or causes damage. Ideally, t...
by Evelyn Battaglia
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How often should our property manager be at our co-op building?
In most cases you would expect the property manager to be on-site at your co-op or condo building once a week. The management team will also help set-...
by Emily Myers
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New bill would require NYC co-op boards to give reasons for rejecting a buyer
A bill sponsored by NYC's Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would force co-op boards to tell rejected buyers in writing why they are being turned down.
by Emily Myers

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What are the time commitments and responsibilities when you join a co-op board?
If you're interested in joining a co-op board, ask a current or former board member how long the monthly meetings last; if decisions are made between ...
by Emily Myers
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Our apartment building is leaking. What are our responsibilities as a board?
If you have a leak in your NYC co-op or condo building, the board needs to hire an architect to find the cause of the leak, and whether it is due to a...
Sponsored By Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
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Our board would like members to sign a confidentiality agreement. What’s the best way to approach this?
A confidentiality agreement binds board members with a legal contract to treat information discussed by the board as a secret. However asking co-op or...
Sponsored By Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
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Can I be held personally liable for actions taken in my capacity as board member?
The personal liability of board members is covered by the business judgment rule, which protects individuals in corporations, including co-op and cond...
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Can a building super serve on a co-op board?
Supers should attend board meetings to offer updates on building issues, but being a board member can be a conflict of interest.
by Alanna Schubach
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How should our board handle conflicts of interest?
Most buildings’ bylaws prohibit self-dealing. However, some important practices will further prevent claims of a breach of fiduciary duty. This includ...
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