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Co-ops evolved as a housing form in New York City primarily on the basis of exclusivity. Not long after workers’ unions and other professional and mutual interest groups made moves to establish cooperative housing expressly for their member…

There was a time not so long ago when having ground floor commercial space—or any rentable non-residential space, really—was a huge asset for a condominium or co-op building. The income stream from the space to the community helped offset o…

Over the last few decades, property technology, or 'proptech' has completely transformed how we live and work. Historically, the real estate industry has been slow to embrace technology - which means many co-op and HOA boards are missing ou…

In a recent statement, Mayor Adams announced a new law, which he has dubbed the Rat Reduction Act. Despite the name, the Act does not hold the city’s rats responsible for their mayhem and destruction. Rather, it seeks to reduce the rat prob…

Despite the acute recent rise in interest rates, the tristate condominium and co-op market continues to show strength; a decline doesn’t seem to be imminent - at least not in the foreseeable future. For many seeking home ownership in a more…

According to a new study by Construction Coverage examining where and to what degree homebuyers are most impacted by rising mortgage interest rates, those rates are now more than double what they were in early 2021. As a result, spirali…

Building owners - as well as co-op and condo boards - are facing the challenging task of complying with NYC’s array of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) laws, which are intended to measure, track, and report the energy efficiency of buildings …

At this time of year, it’s customary (and just good manners) to show your appreciation for the work your building or association staff does for you and your neighbors by giving year-end holiday tips—but how much to give, and how to give it …

Even before the pandemic, the part of the tech sector specifically serving apartment dwellers was evolving fast. Virtual doormen, package and delivery tracking, online portals for work orders, document access, and other resident business we…

October marked the beginning of heating season in New York City.  For those of you who have cast iron radiators to heat your apartments, here’s a helpful tip: Radiator valves will turn your radiators on and off. Simple right? But did you k…