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National Cooperative Bank is a values-based bank serving New York City cooperatives and condominiums with full-service banking and financing.
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Rosenberg and Estis, P.C. is NYC’s largest firm focusing solely on real estate, providing comprehensive legal representation to owners, developers, operators and investors.
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Revolutionizing Real Estate: Innovative Strategies from the Heart of Brickus Undergroundus
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What boards need to know about NYC’s parapet wall inspection requirements
Most New York City buildings need to get their parapets inspected annually, starting in 2024.
Sustainability 
Green upgrades to help your building reduce flooding from extreme weather
NYC properties undergoing significant redevelopment are required to manage stormwater more efficiently. Solutions include planting a green roof or ins...
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What boards need to know about Local Law 97’s newly finalized rules
New York City released the final rules governing how Local Law 97 will be implemented this year, including details on "good faith" exemptions to fines...
Finance
Boards prepare to hike maintenance fees and common charges in 2024
Boards are preparing to raise maintenance fees and common charges again in 2024.
Boards 
The semi-secret building blacklist will no longer be hidden from co-op and condo boards
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Boards
5 ways to encourage shareholders or owners to run for your co-op or condo board
Here's some advice for NYC co-op and condo boards to fill vacancies by using 1) good communication, 2) creating committee, 3) recruiting members, 4) a...
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How to choose the right architectural and engineering firm for your Local Law 11 project
To keep costs in check for Local Law 11 inspections, it’s smart to hire a large, experienced architectural and engineering firm.
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Navigating funding obstacles faced by condo and co-op buildings complying with Local Law 97 (Part III)
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Financing options to help NYC buildings comply with Local Law 97 emissions limits (Part II)
Building owners can get long-term, fixed-rate financing through the PACE program
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Our building’s square footage may be too small to comply with Local Law 97. Should I get it remeasured?
You can get your building measured if you suspect it would be exempt from Local Law 97, which applies to most buildings with more than 25,000 gross sq...
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6 questions to ask before your board invests in new tech to run your building
Make sure to identify what your needs are before investing in new proptech to run your condo or co-op building. Here's what to ask.
Lawsuits
How does a condo board sue the sponsor for construction defects in NYC?
If your condo board discovers construction defects and the sponsor refuses to fix them, bringing a lawsuit may be your best and only option. Here's wh...
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4 smart tactics for cutting co-op and condo legal bills in 2024
NYC law firm DL Partners explains how co-op and condo buildings can curb legal costs without sacrificing quality.
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Approvals (purchases, alterations, refis, subletters, pets)
How should co-op and condo boards navigate seller-financed purchases?
How should co-op and condo board evaluate deals involving seller financing? Generally speaking, a buyer using seller financing would not be an issue a...
Property Management
3 things to ask before you hire a live-in super for your building
Hiring a live-in super? Your board should check a prospective super's communication style and their technology and mechanical knowledge.
Finance
NY apartment buildings could get up to $80,000 to come up with plans to prevent heat loss
The Heat Recovery Program offers New York buildings funds to evaluate heat waste or to design ways to better retain heat.
Finance
Does a shareholder need approval from their co-op board to get a reverse mortgage?
Residents should ask their co-op boards if they're looking to take out a reverse mortgage.
Boards 
What’s the easiest way for an independent condo board to take control away from a developer?
While a sponsor controls the board, there's a potential for abuses of power, such as controlling funds they shouldn't or ignoring faulty construction....
Boards
Hochul approves a replacement for the J-51 tax abatement that could help condo and co-op buildings fund upgrades
A handful of bills could help boost affordable housing development in the city, and aid condo and co-op buildings in funding repairs.
Boards
What boards need to know about Local Law 97’s newly finalized rules
New York City released the final rules governing how Local Law 97 will be implemented this year, including details on "good faith" exemptions to fines...
Boards
The semi-secret building blacklist will no longer be hidden from co-op and condo boards
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae announce they are going to identify buildings they’ve designated off-limits to lenders and the reasons why and share this i...
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5 ways to encourage shareholders or owners to run for your co-op or condo board
Here's some advice for NYC co-op and condo boards to fill vacancies by using 1) good communication, 2) creating committee, 3) recruiting members, 4) a...
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6 questions to ask before your board invests in new tech to run your building
Make sure to identify what your needs are before investing in new proptech to run your condo or co-op building. Here's what to ask.
Approvals (purchases, alterations, refis, subletters, pets)
How should co-op and condo boards navigate seller-financed purchases?
How should co-op and condo board evaluate deals involving seller financing? Generally speaking, a buyer using seller financing would not be an issue a...
Boards
What’s the easiest way for an independent condo board to take control away from a developer?
While a sponsor controls the board, there's a potential for abuses of power, such as controlling funds they shouldn't or ignoring faulty construction....
Property Management
Revolutionizing Real Estate: Innovative Strategies from the Heart of Brickus Undergroundus
The shimmering facade of edificium elegante stood tall, a testament to the artistry of architectum genius.
Boards
The semi-secret building blacklist will no longer be hidden from co-op and condo boards
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae announce they are going to identify buildings they’ve designated off-limits to lenders and the reasons why and share this i...
Boards
6 questions to ask before your board invests in new tech to run your building
Make sure to identify what your needs are before investing in new proptech to run your condo or co-op building. Here's what to ask.
Property Management
3 things to ask before you hire a live-in super for your building
Hiring a live-in super? Your board should check a prospective super's communication style and their technology and mechanical knowledge.
Boards
What’s the easiest way for an independent condo board to take control away from a developer?
While a sponsor controls the board, there's a potential for abuses of power, such as controlling funds they shouldn't or ignoring faulty construction....
Boards
Hochul approves a replacement for the J-51 tax abatement that could help condo and co-op buildings fund upgrades
A handful of bills could help boost affordable housing development in the city, and aid condo and co-op buildings in funding repairs.
Legal
Navigating funding obstacles faced by condo and co-op buildings complying with Local Law 97 (Part III)
Rosenberg & Estis attorneys Adam R. Sanders and Michael T. Carr address how co-op and condo buildings can overcome obstacles to Local Law 97 upgrade l...
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Financing options to help NYC buildings comply with Local Law 97 emissions limits (Part II)
Building owners can get long-term, fixed-rate financing through the PACE program
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Lawsuits
How does a condo board sue the sponsor for construction defects in NYC?
If your condo board discovers construction defects and the sponsor refuses to fix them, bringing a lawsuit may be your best and only option. Here's wh...
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4 smart tactics for cutting co-op and condo legal bills in 2024
NYC law firm DL Partners explains how co-op and condo buildings can curb legal costs without sacrificing quality.
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Boards
What’s the easiest way for an independent condo board to take control away from a developer?
While a sponsor controls the board, there's a potential for abuses of power, such as controlling funds they shouldn't or ignoring faulty construction....
Legal
Changes to Local Law 97 fines debated at tense public hearing
Advocates, residents, owners, and legislators got into a hot debate about whether to limit some of Local Law 97's financial penalties on Tuesday.
Finance
Boards prepare to hike maintenance fees and common charges in 2024
Boards are preparing to raise maintenance fees and common charges again in 2024.
Boards
The semi-secret building blacklist will no longer be hidden from co-op and condo boards
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae announce they are going to identify buildings they’ve designated off-limits to lenders and the reasons why and share this i...
Legal
Navigating funding obstacles faced by condo and co-op buildings complying with Local Law 97 (Part III)
Rosenberg & Estis attorneys Adam R. Sanders and Michael T. Carr address how co-op and condo buildings can overcome obstacles to Local Law 97 upgrade l...
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Finance
NY apartment buildings could get up to $80,000 to come up with plans to prevent heat loss
The Heat Recovery Program offers New York buildings funds to evaluate heat waste or to design ways to better retain heat.
Finance
Does a shareholder need approval from their co-op board to get a reverse mortgage?
Residents should ask their co-op boards if they're looking to take out a reverse mortgage.
Boards
Hochul approves a replacement for the J-51 tax abatement that could help condo and co-op buildings fund upgrades
A handful of bills could help boost affordable housing development in the city, and aid condo and co-op buildings in funding repairs.
Property Management
Brick webinar recap: How your board can create a realistic budget and manage costs
Brick's budget-planning webinar covered key concerns for NYC co-op and condo boards embarking on budget planning for 2024.
Insurance
3 ways to lower your condo or co-op building’s insurance costs
Here are ways NYC co-op and condo buildings can lower their insurance costs, or minimize an increase: 1) Make sure your contractors have insurance, 2)...
Legal
How owners and buildings can protect themselves from lawsuits over renovation accidents
Under New York Labor Law, known as the scaffold law, buildings can be held liable for certain types of worksite injuries even if they don’t directly s...
Property Management
How to spot a fake certificate of insurance
Make sure to confirm the COI is legit by checking for formatting errors, spelling mistakes, impossible math, and by calling the insurance broker.
Building Structure & Systems
When your building's basement flooding is caused by an underground river, here's what to do
If your building sits on an underground river, you likely experience flooding in the basement. Here are ways to deal with the overflow and to prevent ...
Insurance
Can our board ban e-bikes because of the risks posed by lithium-ion batteries?
Lithium-ion batteries used to charge electric mini-vehicles have been linked to fires in NYC apartment buildings. A board can ban this equipment by am...
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