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Can a building super serve on a co-op board?

… … As much as you like your super allowing him to hold a position on the coop board … are no official laws on the books that dictate whether supers can serve on coop boards this is typically outlined … reside depending on the size of the building New York City apartment buildings with nine or more units are required to …

By Alanna Schubach |August 29, 2022 - 1:30PM
Should I refinance my mortgage to pay for an apartment renovation?

… mortgage rates or pursue other loan options to pay for your renovation  our experts  say  Mortgage rates climbed to … if you take on a mortgage with a higher interest rate your renovation may ultimately offer returns on your investment … How long do you plan to be there How important is your renovation to your overall sense of wellbeing says Deanna …

By Alanna Schubach |August 15, 2022 - 9:30AM
 

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Jonathan Miller
Appraisers
President
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Deanna Kory
Real estate agents
Real Estate Agent
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Sam Himmelstein
Sam Himmelstein
Real estate lawyers
Partner

Sam Himmelstein, Esq., represents NYC tenants and tenant associations in disputes over evictions, rent increases, rental conversions, rent stabilization law, lease buyouts and many other issues.

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Dean M. Roberts, real estate attorney
Dean Roberts
Real estate lawyers
Partner

Dean Roberts is a real estate attorney specialiazing in co-op and condo law at Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus in Manhattan.

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Ryan Greer
Mortgages
Senior Vice President

Ryan Greer is the Senior Vice President and mortgage loan officer at National Cooperative Bank in Manhattan.

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Anna Karp
Renovation
CEO and Co-Founder

Anna is a general contractor and the CEO and Co-Founder of Bolster, a data-driven design-build firm on a mission to eliminate risk from major home renovations through radical transparency.
 

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Christopher M. Tarnok, Esq
Christopher M. Tarnok
Real estate lawyers
Partner

Christopher M. Tarnok, Esq., represents New York City property owners and condominium and cooperative boards in all real estate and construction related matters including litigation, transactional matters and the negotiation of construction and access agreements for residential and commercial projects.