Construction Coverage just released the newest edition of its U.S. Cities With the Most Mortgage Refinances report, with data specific to the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro. While mortgage refinances declined nationally by ne…
One of the lingering effects of the pandemic is the availability of new - often less expensive - condominium units for sale in buildings that experienced major construction delays and foreclosures during the crisis. While these otherwise we…
According to a newly released report from construction industry research firm Construction Coverage, the New York metro area currently leads the nation in multifamily home construction. The U.S. housing market remains a critical economic…
Having a commercial space on the ground floor of your co-op building can be both a blessing and a curse. On the blessing side, the income generated by such a space can provide much-needed income for a residential cooperative, reducing sha…
As the leaves change and the weather cools, it’s time to make like the squirrels and start preparing for winter. For shared interest communities, that often means dusting off the winter snow-removal supplies and equipment, from shovels and …
Q. Can a current board member advertise his re-election, or go around knocking on each door and telling owners who to vote for? Is this legal? —Wondering If This Is Appropriate A. “Yes and yes,” says Jonathan H. Katz, a shareho…
Homeownership is a long-term commitment for most. In the context of a multifamily community like a condo or co-op, it’s not unusual for many owners and shareholders in the building to have purchased their units around the same time in early…
A decade ago, I was elected onto the board of a condo of a fairly young building that was plagued with assessments, lawsuits, and other issues. A previous board member—happy to pass on the troubled torch—came over to hand me a binder as pa…
The impacts of climate change are vast and interrelated. While natural factors like solar variations, the planet’s orbital shifts, and volcanic eruptions occur cyclically and have nothing to do with people, human activity adds significantly…
As members of co-op corporations and condominium associations, we often hear the term fiduciary duty bandied about. But what does it really mean to be a fiduciary? Stated simply, the term ‘fiduciary’ means trust. When a person managing the…