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There's no getting around some expenses -- utilities, scheduled maintenance, and taxes all have to be paid; but there are some areas where a savvy, informed board can keep costs in check without sacrificing quality of service. Here, a pair …

It was a mixed fourth quarter 2017 for condo sales prices in Manhattan, while co-ops did slightly better, according to the latest quarterly sales report by Douglas Elliman for the aforementioned borough. According to the study, the …

Updated December 27, 2017 New York property owners could get some tax relief from the state following the passage of the sweeping new Republican-backed tax law in Washington. Last Friday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an emergen…

(Updated on 12/22/17 to reflect that President Trump signed the new tax bill into law) On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law  a major $1.5 trillion tax plan  that Congress had earlier passed, the first re-writing of o…

One predictable thing about years is that they end. For many after a particularly turbulent 2017, this may come as quite the relief.  Regardless of one's take on the past 365 days, 2018 awaits. The Cooperator reached out to a handful o…

Condos and co-op communities have an array of choices when it comes to how and from where they get the energy that keeps their lights on and climate comfortable. In this clip, an energy market pro gives boards and managers some useful tips …

It was not a good year generally for Trump-branded condos during the first full year of Donald Trump's presidency, according to a real estate website's report. Bloomberg reported that the average sales price and average price per squ…

Homeownership in New York City is about to get easier for first-time homebuyers, while existing yet struggling homeowners are getting help in fixing their homes This past Monday, the city announced two new initiatives , Open Door …

It’s that time of the year again: the Christmas lights are up; the air smells of pine trees and potato pancakes; and there’s a possibility of snow, sleet and ice.   There’s also a chance that someone might slip and fall at your co-op or co…

Significant change rarely manifests without those who are willing to lead by example. In an era when climate science is increasingly under scrutiny , it's becoming more and more important to tackle this dire issue at a local level. …