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2 COOPERATORNEWS — APRIL 2022 COOPERATORNEWS.COM TABLE OF CONTENTS Yale Robbins Publisher Henry Robbins Executive Vice President Joanna DiPaola Associate Publisher Hannah Fons Managing Editor Darcey Gerstein Associate Editor Pat Gale Associate Editor Shirly Korchak Art Director Anne Anastasi Production Manager Alan J. Sidransky Staff Writer Peter Chase Director of Sales Fred Marks Director of Sales CooperatorNews is published monthly by Yale Robbins Infomedia, 205 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10016, (212) 683-5700. President: Yale Robbins, Executive Vice President: Henry Robbins. Subscriptions are available free by request to co-op and condo board members and homeowner associations. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to CooperatorNews, 205 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10016. Yale Robbins Infomedia 2022. All rights reserved. Application to mail Periodicals postage rates is pending at New York NY. FREE Subscriptions for Board Members, Property Managers and Real Estate Decision Makers. To Subscribe, please visit us at: cooperatornews.com/subscribe Creative Landscaping for Smaller Spaces ..... 1 Living in a dense urban or suburban multifamily setting often means living without easy access to nature. Many residents in these housing environments crave some sort of out- door space—if not a private one like a balcony or deck adjoining their unit, then a well- landscaped common area. A Little Work...... . 1 One of the enduring facts of home ownership is that maintaining your abode is never really done. There’s always something that needs to be upgraded or updated. That is dou- bly true in multifamily communities. Better Grass & Lawn Care.... 1 Ever since the end of World War II—and the widespread prosperity that brought about a little weathered or outdated, street garbage and debris is piling up on the sidewalk, and historic baby boom, a healthy middle class, and suburban sprawl—a vibrant, manicured lawn has been synonymous with the American domestic ideal. Communications & Community.... 8 The words communication and community share a common root. It comes as no surprise, then, that the success of communities depends on effective communication between board members, managers, and residents. In multifamily residential communi- ties like co-ops and condominiums, effective communication is a crucial component in achieving optimal results and operations. Lines of communication between boards, man- agers, and owners are the nerve system of the community. The Importance of Curb Appeal.... 10 An old time-worn saying ‘that you’re only as good as your first impression’ is paramount in how your co-op or condo building is perceived at street level. The curb appeal factor cannot be discounted when people pass by your building and see that its awnings are a maintenance has been woefully neglected. F A S T AT YOUR PROPERTY www.veritasmanagement.com 1995 Broadway, NY, NY 10023 Tel: 212.799.2365 At Veritas, we’re always just a hop, skip or subway ride away, making responsive service a priority. In a digital age, we’re on top of technology. But we also handle things the old-fashioned way; we’re at your property in person, when you need us. Co-op, Condo and Rental Management • Online Services Project Management • Sales and Leasing • Compliance and Filings • Emergency Services • Staff Supervision Connect your property to Veritas Call us to learn more Pulse...... 4 Q&A...... 5 From the Web ..... 6 Service Directory...... 18