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Management

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Managing Cannabis

A Newer Kind of Smoke Complaint

With cannabis use becoming increasingly normalized (as of 2023, 38 states permit medical marijuana use and 23 permit bot…

Management

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2025 Expo

Families, Kids & Quality of Life

Managing Safety, Enforcing Rules

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2025 Spring

Onboarding New Building Staff

You Must be New Here

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Winter 2025

How Self-Managed Communities Manage Their Business

Staying Smart & Solvent

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Winter 2025

Managing Diverse Communities

Building Bridges & Making Every Voice Count

Finance

Debt collection, unpaid fines and tax arrears notices

The Collections Process

Recovering What’s Owed

Positive cash flow is the lifeblood of any multifamily residential community, be it a rental building, co-op, condo, or …

Finance

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2024 Summer

New Reserve Requirements for NJ Shared Interest Communities

An Interview with Michael S. Simone

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2024 Summer

Financial Literacy for Board Members

Knowing More = Governing Better

Miami Beach Surfside, FL, USA - June 26, 2021: Champlain Towers remains 2 days after collapse owners personal belongings visible hanging from the units

New Law Sets Reserve Requirements for NJ Communities:

An Interview With Attorney Michael S. Simone

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The Uncertainties of Refinancing Your Underlying Mortgage

Today’s Interest Market Poses Challenges

On The Board

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Board Continuity

Getting the Transfer of Power Right

Serving on one’s condo, co-op or HOA board is voluntary, and board members do not serve indefinitely—or at least, they s…

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2025 Spring

Understanding Management Fees

Minding the Bottom Line

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2025 Spring

Handling Mismanagement

Clear Expectations Are Key

Winter 2025

The Role of the Board President

Your Community’s Chief Administrator

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2024 Fall

Commercial Leases in Co-ops

Tips for Maximizing a Valuable Asset

Living by the Rules

Making—and Enforcing—House Rules

It’s a common bit for comedians and TV sitcoms: making fun of the ‘condo police’—those neighbors who take it upon themse…

Fall 2020

Handling Harassment in Multifamily Housing

When Trash Talk Turns to Transgression

2016 December

Vulnerable Residents

Safety at Any Age

2014 January

Cars, Cars Everywhere

How to Effectively Manage Parking

2014 January

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

Response to Calls is an Essential Part of the Manager’s Job

Neighbor Noise

When Enough is Too Much

Noise is an acknowledged part of community life, especially in multifamily apartment buildings. Some noise is external;…

Communicate...and Then OVERcommunicate

Tips for Getting Residents Involved, Engaged, & Informed

2016 December

Vulnerable Residents

Safety at Any Age

2014 February

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing HOA Records

2014 February

Board/Owner Do’s & Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful

Maintenance

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Stopping Noise Complaints Before They Start

Good Rules + Good Soundproofing

Noise complaints are easily the number-one grievance of people living in high-density, vertical communities with shared …

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2025 Spring

Exterior Repair & Maintenance in Historic Buildings

Good Old Things

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2025 Spring

Minimizing the Impact of Major Renovations

Big Projects Don’t Have to Mean Big Hassles

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2024 Fall

The Slush is Coming

Time to Start Winterizing Your Entry Hall or Vestibule

2024 May

Liability, Responsibility…and Lint

Who's in Charge of Your Laundry Room?

Exterior Repair & Maintenance in Historic Buildings

Good Old Things

The unique charm of historic properties—both inside and out—is a key draw for many co-op and condo buyers. Exterior orna…

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Replacing Your Roof?

Consider These Add-Ons

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Cutting-Edge Tech for Building Inspections

AI & Drones Cut Costs, Improve Accuracy

2023 Spring

Façade Cleaning

Safety, Solvents, & Curb Appeal

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2023 Spring

Dealing With Major Façade Projects

In Condos & Co-ops, the “F” Word is “Façade”

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains and Your HOA's Water Supply

Few things illustrate the fragility of modern civilization more clearly than plumbing problems. A broken pipe, a backed…

2014 November

Boiler Maintenance Basics

The Heat Is On

2014 November

Your Building's Anatomy

Systems That Keep Your Building Community Running

2013 November

Where's the Money?

Alternative Funding for Capital Improvements

2013 November

Live Long and Prosper

Life Spans of Building Systems

Design

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Mailbox & Package Room Design

More Than Just Boxes & Keys

Mailboxes & Package Rooms

Practical Design in the Amazon Age

Grey is Gone in '24

Fresh Trends in Common Area Design

Maintaining Your Hallways

Paint or Wallcovering?

Functional Design for Common Spaces

Every Building is Different

Insurance

Directors & Officers Insurance

The Lowdown on D&O

Adequate Community Insurance Coverage

How Much is Enough?

Insurance Premiums Skyrocket

90% of Multifamily Communities Report Paying More - What's to Blame?

Insurance in the Multifamily Setting

Knowing Who Covers What is Key

Hurricane Season is Here

Is Your Co-op or Condo Prepared?

Organizations

IREM Announces Diversity & Inclusion Succession Initiative Leaders

Program Fosters Leadership & Recognition of Underrepresented Groups

32BJ SEIU President Issues Statement on Pandemic & Police Brutality

"Our Members Find Themselves in Double Jeopardy"

IREM Establishes COVID-19 Relief Fund

27 Chapters On Board So Far

The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association

Keeping the Garden State Green

The National Fire Protection Association

Working to Stop Fires Before They Start

News

5/7/2025 Huge beach concert moved after condo owners sue to stop it, Jersey Shore mayor says - NJ.com

A three-day music festival on Atlantic City’s beach this summer will move out of the area away from a luxury high-rise after the condominium’s residents sued promoters, officials said Tuesday.
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5/5/2025 Modern Condos and Artistic Touches Shine at 151 Bay Street, Downtown Jersey City - Jersey Digs

Situated in the Powerhouse Arts District of Downtown Jersey City, 151 Bay Street at Provost Square makes luxurious living a priority with move-in ready residences and exceptional amenities close to the Grove Street PATH Station.
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4/29/2025 The Cliffs, Loft-Style Condos on the Border of Hoboken + Jersey City, Launches Its Homes for Sale - Hoboken Girl

In today’s ultra-competitive housing market in Hoboken and Jersey City, finding a home that checks all of the boxes of location, style, and amenities can feel nearly impossible. The Cliffs, located at 100 Paterson Plank Road in Jersey City, is right off the corner of Southwest Hoboken and an idyllic spot for those looking for an elevated style of living, close to Hoboken, but also at an easy access point with a great location (plus, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention one of its amenities — a Himalayan salt sauna!). Keep reading to find out more about The Cliffs in Jersey City.
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4/28/2025 Belmar Inn to Be Demolished for Condo Project Following Legal Victory - Jersey Digs

An appellate court has sided with a developer that will be bringing a new residential complex to the site of a budget hotel, which will be welcoming guests for the final time this upcoming summer season.
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4/23/2025 Steve Wynn’s former Atlantic City penthouse condo for sale for $2.1M - Las Vegas Review Journal

An Atlantic City penthouse condominium formerly owned by Steve Wynn is on the market for $2.1 million.
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4/18/2025 Huge resort with $1M+ condos planned for Jersey Shore boardwalk - NJ.com

A $25 million beachfront property in Ocean City — with already-approved plans to build a huge resort — hit the market last week seeking a major developer to construct the project.
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4/8/2025 Dwight Mortgage Trust Provides $50M Acquisition Loan for N.J. Apartments - Commercial Observer

Commercial real estate owners Mathias Deutsch and Isidore Bleier have landed $50 million of acquisition financing to purchase a New Jersey multifamily asset, Commercial Observer has learned.
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4/3/2025 Jersey Shore condo owners sue to stop beach bar concerts that run until 3 a.m. - NJ.com

A years-long feud between a luxury high-rise at the Jersey Shore and a nearby beach bar is intensifying again about a month after residents publicly opposed the business’s plans to add a built-in swimming pool.
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3/28/2025 NJ residents concerned sinkholes have made apartment building structurally unsound - Pix 11

Residents in Wharton believe the sinkholes on Interstate 80 have caused structural damage to their apartment building, The Avalon, just feet away from the construction.
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3/27/2025 A multimillion-dollar beachfront resort and condo complex is coming to Ocean City - Inquirer

The proposed Soleil Resort, a six-story 111-unit condo complex, is on sale for $25 million in Ocean City, New Jersey. Here's what we know:
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3/24/2025 NJ Luxury Condo Investors Beat Arbitration Provision in Court - Bloomberg Law

An arbitration provision placed in more than 600 pages of investment prospectus documentation isn’t enough to kick cases out of open court, a New Jersey appeals panel ruled Tuesday.
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3/17/2025 Jersey CityLuxury CondosSponsored European Style Meets Modern Luxury at The Lugano, Downtown Jersey City’s New Boutique Condo - Jersey Digs

Downtown Jersey City continues to redefine urban living with the arrival of The Lugano, an exclusive boutique development at 477 Monmouth Street. Designed and constructed by Shape Designs – recently spotlighted in Architectural Digest for their meticulous craftsmanship – this four-story building features four luxurious residences, each thoughtfully designed with influences from Italy, Scandinavia, and Switzerland.
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3/6/2025 Introducing Brunswick & Fifth: Boutique Luxury Condos in Downtown Jersey City - Jersey Digs

Welcome to Brunswick & Fifth, a new boutique condominium in the heart of The Village neighborhood in Downtown Jersey City. This intimate, 16-unit building offers a sophisticated urban retreat, blending contemporary design with high-end finishes.
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2/21/2025 Silver Arch Capital Partners closes on $14.5M bridge loan for condominium units in Brooklyn - ROI-NJ

Hackensack- based Silver Arch Capital Partners recently closed on a $14,500,000 bridge loan on eight unsold condominium units and 74 parking spaces in Brooklyn.
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2/18/2025 Officials: Fire destroys 2 Leonia condo complex buildings; 34 displaced - News 12

Firefighters who were first on the scene say they found heavy smoke and flames pouring out of both buildings.
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2/12/2025 Hilton to return to Atlantic City as part of a new hotel-condominium project, developer says - NJ.com

Colosseo Atlantic City Inc. has plans to rehabilitate the former Atlantic Club Casino, a boardwalk property that has been vacant since closing in 2014, turning one tower into 100 condominiums while the other tower will be hotel rooms.
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2/5/2025 NJ takes over supervision of former Atlantic Club; developer confident project will move forward - The Press of Atlantic City

A New York developer is confident his plan to transform a vacant former casino into a hotel-condominium complex will move forward now that New Jersey has taken over supervision of the project.
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1/29/2025 Worker crushed to death by concrete slab at NJ condo building - NJ 101.5

Roofs can be dangerous but in the case of a roofing worker who lost his life this week, it was a ground-level staircase that proved deadly.
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1/22/2025 Kushner Wants To Build New Round Of Luxury Condos In Long Branch - Patch

Kushner Companies is abandoning plans to build what would have been their third hotel in Long Branch, and now wants to build a luxury condo building there instead.
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1/16/2025 Red Cross helps hundreds displaced by disasters in NJ during first week of 2025 - American Red Cross

For many people across New Jersey, the new year has started with devastating disasters. Since the start of the new year, American Red Cross volunteers have provided emergency financial assistance to 144 people in 63 families affected by home fires and other local disasters. These 27 incidents include two larger apartment building fires.
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