New York Condo, Co-op & HOA News

Op-ed: The better path to environmental sustainability for co-op, condo owners (NY)

Climate change is real and we must take aggressive proactive steps to address it, but we can’t bankrupt working and…

5 months ago

My Home Community Is Forcing Inspections. Can They Do That?

A homeowner’s association is a democracy, but living in one involves subjecting yourself to some intrusion. It’s all in the…

5 months ago

Gramercy Park Co-op Board Gives Cold Shoulder to Heating Law (NY)

A co-op in the pricey Gramercy Park neighborhood in Manhattan is very chill — in the wrong way. Shareholders complain…

5 months ago

In some states, it’s ‘nearly impossible’ to buy a home that isn’t part of a homeowners association, expert says

Homeowners associations, also known as HOAs, are self-governing organizations that implement rules for homeowners and renters within common-interest communities. A…

6 months ago

Co-op and Condo Monthly Charges Rising at Triple the Inflation Rate (NY)

Monthly charges for residents of New York City co-ops and condos are rising three times as fast as inflation, The…

6 months ago

Tenants at Harlem condo find solution to bird collision concerns (NY)

Bright glass buildings in New York City have become death traps for birds that are killed by the impact of…

7 months ago

White Plains condo challenges city OK of DISH antennas (NY)

A White Plains condominium claims that city officials abused their discretion when they approved plans by DISH Wireless to install…

7 months ago

Luxury Condo Feels the Sting of Fannie Mae’s New Guidelines (NY)

When buyers at 75 Wall St., a luxury condo in Manhattan’s Financial District, were denied residential mortgages earlier this year,…

7 months ago

Introducing a new Brick Underground resource for co-op and condo board members (NY)

Brick Underground is kicking off in a new direction today and launching a dedicated section for board members, aimed at…

7 months ago

There’s a Dangerous Dog in My Building. What Can I Do About It?

Laws about dangerous dogs are designed to protect you, but before you involve the authorities, your condo has a duty…

7 months ago