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Saving on Energy Cost, Reducing Waste

How Thermostatic Radiator Valves Can Help

Reducing energy waste not only cuts costs for buildings and associations, but also helps reduce a community's environmen…

2Q 2019 Market Survey: Brooklyn and Queens Home Prices Rise, But Sales Fall

Douglas Elliman Unveils Its Latest Market Reports

421-a Tax Abatement Spared Via Revised Rent Regulation Bill

Developers to Retain Tax Break for Affordable Housing in New Construction – For Now

Washington Heights Development Site Goes to Auction

The Saga of One Bennett Park Has Gone Through Some Twists and Turns

9 Manhattan Luxury Residential Properties Signed Into Contract Last Week

It Was the First Time Since December That the Number of Sales Was Below 10

Management

Prioritizing Tasks

How Do Managers Manage?

Property managers wear many hats and have job descriptions covering everything from bidding out capital projects to medi…

Management

2019 May

Changing Management

How to Know When it's Time

Pest Control Innovations

How Have Methods, Products, and Materials Evolved?

The Biggest Challenges Facing Multifamily Managers

What Are They, and How Do You Meet Them?

Companies Are Trying to Meet Elevator Safety Deadline by 2020

New Regulation Calls for Door Lock Monitoring in Elevators

Finance

An Antidote to NYC’s Affordable Housing Crisis?

Mandatory Inclusion Policy Has Its Share of Criticism

Like many other American cities, New York City is currently mired in an affordable housing crisis. And the situation see…

Finance

The New ‘Mansion Tax’: What Does It Mean for NYC Homeowners?

The Other Alternative Would've Been a Pied-a-Terre Tax

Long Island City Perseveres Despite Amazon Fall-Out

Residential Sales Still Rising After Retailing Giant Bails Out

Co-op, or Condo?

Comparing Financing, Debt-to-Income Ratio, & Flexibility: What Buyers Need to Know

Report: NYC's Congestion Pricing Plan Could Boost Home Values

There Is Precedence, According to a Researcher

On The Board

Your Community's Bylaws

What Should the Average Resident Know?

While the average co-op shareholder or condo unit owner doesn't need to have an exhaustive knowledge of their building's…

Residents and Mental Health

What Should a Board Do if Someone is Struggling?

2019 April

Access to Documents

Understanding Residents’ Access to Information

Board Malfeasance

What to Do if You Suspect Foul Play

The Biggest Legal Mistake Boards Make...

and How to Avoid It!

Time to Call It Quits?

When Management Breaks Up With a Client Community

In a New York TImes “Ask Real Estate” letter from last December, a co-op shareholder lamented the sorry state of h…

Managing Smaller Buildings

How Size Matters

How Has the Manager's Role Changed Over Time?

New Decades, New Job Descriptions

What's the Most Challenging Aspect of Property Management?

Two Pros Weigh In

Switching Management Companies

What Documents Are Needed?

What Traits Characterize the Best Functioning Boards?

(Hint: It's Communication!)

Every board is as different as the communities they serve; what works for a luxury high-rise on Park Avenue might not be…

Love Thy Neighbor, But Not Their Issues - Addressing Quality of Life Conflicts Between Residents

Presented by Kagan Lubic Leper Finkelstein & Gold LLP - 2017 Cooperator Expo New York

2014 February

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing the Board’s Records

2014 February

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful

2014 February

Making the Switch

Transitioning From Sponsor to Owner Control

Maintenance

Elevators: When It’s Time to Consider an Upgrade

2 New Regulations Will Take Effect in the Coming Years

Upgrading an elevator is one of the most potentially disruptive - and expensive - projects a co-op or condo can undertak…

Going Up

What's New and Notable in Elevator Tech?

2019 March

Facade Repair and Restoration

How to Know When It’s Time

2019 March

Exterior Cleaning

Cleanliness and Curb Appeal

2019 March

Maintaining Exterior Spaces

Safety, Longevity, and Aesthetics

Building Demolition

Managing Chaos, Minimizing Disruption

Cities are crowded. That’s a simple fact. In the best of circumstances, there’s noise, dirt, dust, and the usual urban p…

Facade Inspections

What Do You Look For?

What Are the Biggest Landscaping Challenges in NYC?

(...aside from lack of actual land?)

Roof Decks: Things You Should Know Before Installing One

Having One Could Enhance Your Building

2018 March

Exterior Signage

Monetizing Your Outside Space

What Are the Most Effective Steps Boards Can Take to Fight Pests?

Hint: Keep it Clean!

Pests - whether they be of the rodent or insect variety - are gross. They're also potential disease vectors, particularl…

Pest Issues in Multifamily Buildings

What Are the Toughest Ones to Address?

Decision 2016: Oil or Gas

The Latest on How to Handle Heating

2015 March

A Clear View

What’s New in Window Trends and Technology?

2014 November

The Human Factor

What You Need to Know About Staff Management

Organizations

A Tale of Two Co-ops

HDFCs in the Post-Gentrification Age

SEIU-32BJ Gives Amazon HQ an OK

Nation's Biggest Property Service Workers Union Approve of LIC Location

The Cooperator Expo New York Returns to Javits Thursday October 11th

Second Annual Fall Trade Show Will Draw Thousands

Void Where Prohibited

Local Group Challenges Use of 'Mechanical Void' to Heighten Condo Tower

CAI Big Apple Chapter Comes to Fruition

A Co-op, Condo, HOA Resource for New York City

Design

Repurposing Unused Space

Making Amenities Out of Nothing

The Latest in Green Design

Wellness, Sustainability and the Future of Residential Development

Alteration Agreements

The Prerequisite to Any Project

Design by Committee

Using Design Committees for Common Area Projects

How to Upgrade Your Kitchen Without Breaking the Bank

Simple Fixes Can Make a Big Difference

Insurance

Boards' Biggest Insurance Blunders

...and How to Avoid Them

The Chain of Communication

Establishing Connections – and Boundaries – Between Board and Residents

The Upsides of Board Service

Benefits, Rewards, and a Job Well Done

Responsibility for Repairs

Whose Insurance Pays?

The Risks of Being Un(or under-)Insured

Owners Uncovered

Events

Tue, Jul 16, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Jul 16, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 16-07-2019 20:00 16-07-2019 23:00 America/New_York NYC DOB: Homeowners Night If you are a homeowner, tenant, small business owner or building manager, we encourage you to visit your local borough office where Department of Buildings staff can answer your questions and provide the information you need.Permits, construction codes, zoning regulations, sign offs, certificates of occupancy, place of assembly, equipment installations, violations and civil penalties are just a few of the things we can assist you with. Our plan examiners, inspectors and staff are here to help you build and live safely in New York City – no appointment needed. For information, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/homeowner/homeowner.page. MM/DD/YYYY

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

If you are a homeowner, tenant, small business owner or building manager, we encourage you to visit your local borough office where Department of Buildings staff can answer your questions and provide the information you need.Permits, construction codes, zoning regulations, sign offs, certificates of occupancy, place of assembly, equipment installations, violations and civil penalties are just a few of the things we can assist you with. Our plan examiners, inspectors and staff are here to help you build and live safely in New York City – no appointment needed. For information, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/homeowner/homeowner.page.

Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

CAI-LI: Summertime Social

Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm – 9:00pm add to calendar 17-07-2019 18:00 17-07-2019 21:00 America/New_York CAI-LI: Summertime Social For information, visit www.cai-li.org. Whalers, 124 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-LI: Summertime Social

For information, visit www.cai-li.org.

Whalers, 124 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706, USA map

Wed, Jul 17, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

CNYC: Onboarding New Board Members

Wed, Jul 17, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 17-07-2019 19:00 17-07-2019 20:00 America/New_York CNYC: Onboarding New Board Members Newly elected board members need solid instruction and training to understand their roles and fiduciary duties. Operating a co-op or condo involves many of the same responsibilities as any other business, yet board members are volunteers who may not have experience in such matters. A proactive approach to onboarding new members sets the tone and positions the entire board for success. Management companies are an important partner in empowering new board members and helping them learn the ropes. Management Executive Dan Wurtzel will walk participants through best practices of onboarding new members .There is no fee for representatives of CNYC, FNYHC, CAI, CCC and ARC member cooperatives and condominiums to attend this session ; others are welcome at a fee of $50 if paid in advance or $75 at the door. Advance reservations are required. Call CNYC at (212) 496-7400 or send e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop to reserve your place. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC: Onboarding New Board Members

Newly elected board members need solid instruction and training to understand their roles and fiduciary duties. Operating a co-op or condo involves many of the same responsibilities as any other business, yet board members are volunteers who may not have experience in such matters. A proactive approach to onboarding new members sets the tone and positions the entire board for success. Management companies are an important partner in empowering new board members and helping them learn the ropes. Management Executive Dan Wurtzel will walk participants through best practices of onboarding new members .There is no fee for representatives of CNYC, FNYHC, CAI, CCC and ARC member cooperatives and condominiums to attend this session ; others are welcome at a fee of $50 if paid in advance or $75 at the door. Advance reservations are required. Call CNYC at (212) 496-7400 or send e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop to reserve your place.

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Tue, Jul 23, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Jul 23, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 23-07-2019 20:00 23-07-2019 23:00 America/New_York NYC DOB: Homeowners Night If you are a homeowner, tenant, small business owner or building manager, we encourage you to visit your local borough office where Department of Buildings staff can answer your questions and provide the information you need.Permits, construction codes, zoning regulations, sign offs, certificates of occupancy, place of assembly, equipment installations, violations and civil penalties are just a few of the things we can assist you with. Our plan examiners, inspectors and staff are here to help you build and live safely in New York City – no appointment needed. For information, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/homeowner/homeowner.page. MM/DD/YYYY

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Mon, Jul 29, 10:00am – 6:00pm

REBNY's Annual Golf & Tennis Outing

Mon, Jul 29, 10:00am – 6:00pm add to calendar 29-07-2019 10:00 29-07-2019 18:00 America/New_York REBNY's Annual Golf & Tennis Outing Player's Information: Golf Tournament: $500 includes breakfast, lunch, reception and dinner; Tennis Tournament: $400 includes breakfast, lunch, reception and dinner; All Day-No Tournament: $350 includes lunch, reception and dinner; Dinner Only with cocktails- $250. For information, visit www.rebny.com. North Shore Country Club, 500 Shore Rd, Glen Head, NY 11545, USA MM/DD/YYYY

REBNY's Annual Golf & Tennis Outing

Player's Information: Golf Tournament: $500 includes breakfast, lunch, reception and dinner; Tennis Tournament: $400 includes breakfast, lunch, reception and dinner; All Day-No Tournament: $350 includes lunch, reception and dinner; Dinner Only with cocktails- $250. For information, visit www.rebny.com.

North Shore Country Club, 500 Shore Rd, Glen Head, NY 11545, USA map

Tue, Jul 30, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Jul 30, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 30-07-2019 20:00 30-07-2019 23:00 America/New_York NYC DOB: Homeowners Night If you are a homeowner, tenant, small business owner or building manager, we encourage you to visit your local borough office where Department of Buildings staff can answer your questions and provide the information you need.Permits, construction codes, zoning regulations, sign offs, certificates of occupancy, place of assembly, equipment installations, violations and civil penalties are just a few of the things we can assist you with. Our plan examiners, inspectors and staff are here to help you build and live safely in New York City – no appointment needed. For information, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/homeowner/homeowner.page. MM/DD/YYYY

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Aug 6, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Aug 6, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 06-08-2019 20:00 06-08-2019 23:00 America/New_York NYC DOB: Homeowners Night If you are a homeowner, tenant, small business owner or building manager, we encourage you to visit your local borough office where Department of Buildings staff can answer your questions and provide the information you need.Permits, construction codes, zoning regulations, sign offs, certificates of occupancy, place of assembly, equipment installations, violations and civil penalties are just a few of the things we can assist you with. Our plan examiners, inspectors and staff are here to help you build and live safely in New York City – no appointment needed. For information, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/homeowner/homeowner.page. MM/DD/YYYY

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Aug 13, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Aug 13, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 13-08-2019 20:00 13-08-2019 23:00 America/New_York NYC DOB: Homeowners Night If you are a homeowner, tenant, small business owner or building manager, we encourage you to visit your local borough office where Department of Buildings staff can answer your questions and provide the information you need.Permits, construction codes, zoning regulations, sign offs, certificates of occupancy, place of assembly, equipment installations, violations and civil penalties are just a few of the things we can assist you with. Our plan examiners, inspectors and staff are here to help you build and live safely in New York City – no appointment needed. For information, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/homeowner/homeowner.page. MM/DD/YYYY

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Wed, Aug 14, 9:00am – 11:00am

CAI-Hudson Valley: Industry Debates

Wed, Aug 14, 9:00am – 11:00am add to calendar 14-08-2019 09:00 14-08-2019 11:00 America/New_York CAI-Hudson Valley: Industry Debates Debate Topics (subject to change): 1) Should boards always show a 'united front' at resident meetings or do residents have the right to know what board members believe in regard to all items? 2) Do pets add value to an association, and if so, is it worth it? No charge and limited to board members, managers and volunteers. For information, <a href="https://www.cai-hvny.org" target="_blank" id="ow381" __is_owner="true">https://www.cai-hvny.org</a>. Westchester Marriott, 670 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Hudson Valley: Industry Debates

Debate Topics (subject to change): 1) Should boards always show a 'united front' at resident meetings or do residents have the right to know what board members believe in regard to all items? 2) Do pets add value to an association, and if so, is it worth it? No charge and limited to board members, managers and volunteers. For information, <a href="https://www.cai-hvny.org"; target="_blank" id="ow381" __is_owner="true">https://www.cai-hvny.org</a>;.

Westchester Marriott, 670 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591, USA map

Wed, Aug 14, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI-Hudson Valley: Industry Debates

Wed, Aug 14, 1:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 14-08-2019 13:00 14-08-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI-Hudson Valley: Industry Debates Debate Topics (subject to change): 1) Should boards always show a 'united front' at resident meetings or do residents have the right to know what board members believe in regard to all items? 2) Do pets add value to an association, and if so, is it worth it? No charge and limited to board members, managers and volunteers. For information, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cai-hvny.org&sa=D&ust=1560799438900000&usg=AOvVaw3grvBhpSAWjUokiq_gpyw6" target="_blank">https://www.cai-hvny.org</a>. Homewood Suites by Hilton Newburgh-Stewart Airport, 180 Breunig Rd, New Windsor, NY 12553, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Hudson Valley: Industry Debates

Debate Topics (subject to change): 1) Should boards always show a 'united front' at resident meetings or do residents have the right to know what board members believe in regard to all items? 2) Do pets add value to an association, and if so, is it worth it? No charge and limited to board members, managers and volunteers. For information, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cai-hvny.org&sa=D&ust=1560799438900000&usg=AOvVaw3grvBhpSAWjUokiq_gpyw6" target="_blank">https://www.cai-hvny.org</a>;.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Newburgh-Stewart Airport, 180 Breunig Rd, New Windsor, NY 12553, USA map

Thu, Aug 15, 7:30am – 11:00am

Bisnow: Bronx State of the Market

Thu, Aug 15, 7:30am – 11:00am add to calendar 15-08-2019 07:30 15-08-2019 11:00 America/New_York Bisnow: Bronx State of the Market The Bronx is no longer the development secret of New York City and recent home sales confirm this: REBNY reported average home sales price in the Bronx rose 12% in the fourth quarter of 2018 from the same period in 2017 -- compared to sales declines in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. The borough still continues to be a crucial affordable housing destination for low-to-middle income residents as elected officials make efforts to curb rising rental costs. How will developers and CRE professionals forecast the impact of an impending rent regulation battle-ground and these complex factors? Find out how at Bisnow's Bronx State of the Market! For information, visit www.bisnow.com. Location TBD MM/DD/YYYY

Bisnow: Bronx State of the Market

The Bronx is no longer the development secret of New York City and recent home sales confirm this: REBNY reported average home sales price in the Bronx rose 12% in the fourth quarter of 2018 from the same period in 2017 -- compared to sales declines in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. The borough still continues to be a crucial affordable housing destination for low-to-middle income residents as elected officials make efforts to curb rising rental costs. How will developers and CRE professionals forecast the impact of an impending rent regulation battle-ground and these complex factors? Find out how at Bisnow's Bronx State of the Market! For information, visit www.bisnow.com.

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Tue, Aug 20, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Aug 20, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 20-08-2019 20:00 20-08-2019 23:00 America/New_York NYC DOB: Homeowners Night If you are a homeowner, tenant, small business owner or building manager, we encourage you to visit your local borough office where Department of Buildings staff can answer your questions and provide the information you need.Permits, construction codes, zoning regulations, sign offs, certificates of occupancy, place of assembly, equipment installations, violations and civil penalties are just a few of the things we can assist you with. Our plan examiners, inspectors and staff are here to help you build and live safely in New York City – no appointment needed. For information, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/homeowner/homeowner.page. MM/DD/YYYY

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Wed, Aug 21, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI-Webinar: Miss Deeds: Gathering Evidence for the Enforcement of Rules and Restrictions

Wed, Aug 21, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 21-08-2019 14:00 21-08-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI-Webinar: Miss Deeds: Gathering Evidence for the Enforcement of Rules and Restrictions Board members and managers deal with residents violating rules and restrictions on a regular basis. Addressing pet violations, noise and smell nuisances, rental restrictions, and unapproved architectural modifications can be daunting. Gathering evidence to enforce your community’s documents—sometimes referred to as the master deed or declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions—can present its own set of challenges For information, visit <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.caionline.org&sa=D&ust=1561579047870000&usg=AOvVaw1wsvZ8m6V8DdGEzfUpRbQ3" target="_blank">www.caionline.org</a>. . MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Webinar: Miss Deeds: Gathering Evidence for the Enforcement of Rules and Restrictions

Board members and managers deal with residents violating rules and restrictions on a regular basis. Addressing pet violations, noise and smell nuisances, rental restrictions, and unapproved architectural modifications can be daunting. Gathering evidence to enforce your community’s documents—sometimes referred to as the master deed or declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions—can present its own set of challenges For information, visit <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.caionline.org&sa=D&ust=1561579047870000&usg=AOvVaw1wsvZ8m6V8DdGEzfUpRbQ3"; target="_blank">www.caionline.org</a>;. .

Tue, Aug 27, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Aug 27, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 27-08-2019 20:00 27-08-2019 23:00 America/New_York NYC DOB: Homeowners Night If you are a homeowner, tenant, small business owner or building manager, we encourage you to visit your local borough office where Department of Buildings staff can answer your questions and provide the information you need.Permits, construction codes, zoning regulations, sign offs, certificates of occupancy, place of assembly, equipment installations, violations and civil penalties are just a few of the things we can assist you with. Our plan examiners, inspectors and staff are here to help you build and live safely in New York City – no appointment needed. For information, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/homeowner/homeowner.page. MM/DD/YYYY

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Sep 3, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Sep 3, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 03-09-2019 20:00 03-09-2019 23:00 America/New_York NYC DOB: Homeowners Night If you are a homeowner, tenant, small business owner or building manager, we encourage you to visit your local borough office where Department of Buildings staff can answer your questions and provide the information you need.Permits, construction codes, zoning regulations, sign offs, certificates of occupancy, place of assembly, equipment installations, violations and civil penalties are just a few of the things we can assist you with. Our plan examiners, inspectors and staff are here to help you build and live safely in New York City – no appointment needed. For information, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/homeowner/homeowner.page. MM/DD/YYYY

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Sep 10, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Sep 10, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 10-09-2019 20:00 10-09-2019 23:00 America/New_York NYC DOB: Homeowners Night If you are a homeowner, tenant, small business owner or building manager, we encourage you to visit your local borough office where Department of Buildings staff can answer your questions and provide the information you need.Permits, construction codes, zoning regulations, sign offs, certificates of occupancy, place of assembly, equipment installations, violations and civil penalties are just a few of the things we can assist you with. Our plan examiners, inspectors and staff are here to help you build and live safely in New York City – no appointment needed. For information, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/homeowner/homeowner.page. MM/DD/YYYY

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Thu, Sep 12, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

CAI-LI Chapter Membership Meeting with Educational Seminar

Thu, Sep 12, 6:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 12-09-2019 18:00 12-09-2019 20:00 America/New_York CAI-LI Chapter Membership Meeting with Educational Seminar "Rentals in the Community". For information, visit www.cai-li.org. Capital One Bank, 1307 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY 11747, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-LI Chapter Membership Meeting with Educational Seminar

"Rentals in the Community". For information, visit www.cai-li.org.

Capital One Bank, 1307 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY 11747, USA map

Tue, Sep 17, 7:30am – 11:00am

Bisnow: Brooklyn State of the Market

Tue, Sep 17, 7:30am – 11:00am add to calendar 17-09-2019 07:30 17-09-2019 11:00 America/New_York Bisnow: Brooklyn State of the Market As renters continue to flock to Brooklyn for more space and a discounted price, luxury vacancies are giving some developers pause. However, despite the loss of Amazon's departure from Long Island City, Brooklyn saw two of the most dynamic companies open up shop in the Borough. Find out how Brooklyn is doing in the current market cycle at Bisnow's Annual Brooklyn State of the Market! For information, visit www.bisnow.com. Sunset Yards, 341 39th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232, USA MM/DD/YYYY

Bisnow: Brooklyn State of the Market

As renters continue to flock to Brooklyn for more space and a discounted price, luxury vacancies are giving some developers pause. However, despite the loss of Amazon's departure from Long Island City, Brooklyn saw two of the most dynamic companies open up shop in the Borough. Find out how Brooklyn is doing in the current market cycle at Bisnow's Annual Brooklyn State of the Market! For information, visit www.bisnow.com.

Sunset Yards, 341 39th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232, USA map

Tue, Sep 17, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Sep 17, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 17-09-2019 20:00 17-09-2019 23:00 America/New_York NYC DOB: Homeowners Night If you are a homeowner, tenant, small business owner or building manager, we encourage you to visit your local borough office where Department of Buildings staff can answer your questions and provide the information you need.Permits, construction codes, zoning regulations, sign offs, certificates of occupancy, place of assembly, equipment installations, violations and civil penalties are just a few of the things we can assist you with. Our plan examiners, inspectors and staff are here to help you build and live safely in New York City – no appointment needed. For information, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/homeowner/homeowner.page. MM/DD/YYYY

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Wed, Sep 18, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

CNYC: Condominium Survival Guidance

Wed, Sep 18, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 18-09-2019 19:00 18-09-2019 20:00 America/New_York CNYC: Condominium Survival Guidance In the last three decades, condominiums have gone from a rarity to a highly popular form of home ownership. Unfortunately the law has not kept pace with the growth of condominiums and Boards must use an 18-page, 55-year-old law that was based on a Puerto Rican law to solve every problem, while other states have detailed Condominium Acts that provide boards and unit owners detailed guidance on how to operate their condominiums and clarity with regard to the rights and obligations of Boards and owners. This places the Board in a terrible position in attempting to operate a complex building and, deal with everyone’s demands. And then there are the myriad of city and state mandates: annual tests to perform, reports to file, deadlines to meet, coupled with day-to- day issues that can arise in the condo community. CNYC board chair Stuart Saft, Esq. will lead a discussion of these issues and others that you raise. Board members and unit owners of CNYC member condominiums are welcome at no cost, but advance registration is required. Non-affiliates are welcome, too, at a fee of $50 if paid in advance or $75 at the door. Please reserve your place at workshops@CNYC.coop or (212) 496-7400. Location TBD MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC: Condominium Survival Guidance

In the last three decades, condominiums have gone from a rarity to a highly popular form of home ownership. Unfortunately the law has not kept pace with the growth of condominiums and Boards must use an 18-page, 55-year-old law that was based on a Puerto Rican law to solve every problem, while other states have detailed Condominium Acts that provide boards and unit owners detailed guidance on how to operate their condominiums and clarity with regard to the rights and obligations of Boards and owners. This places the Board in a terrible position in attempting to operate a complex building and, deal with everyone’s demands. And then there are the myriad of city and state mandates: annual tests to perform, reports to file, deadlines to meet, coupled with day-to- day issues that can arise in the condo community. CNYC board chair Stuart Saft, Esq. will lead a discussion of these issues and others that you raise. Board members and unit owners of CNYC member condominiums are welcome at no cost, but advance registration is required. Non-affiliates are welcome, too, at a fee of $50 if paid in advance or $75 at the door. Please reserve your place at workshops@CNYC.coop or (212) 496-7400.

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The city recently enacted stricter zoning regulations to curb excessive mechanical spaces in residential buildings, the first in a series of steps geared toward eliminating zoning ambiguities exploited by developers.
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7/14/2019 Lights back on after Con Ed equipment failure plunges much of Manhattan into the dark on a summer Saturday night - Daily News

Broadway went dark along with much of Midtown and the Upper West Side on Saturday night when a Con Ed equipment failure cut power to hundreds of thousands of people in Manhattan.
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7/12/2019 BP Brewer Proposes Women's Jail for Lockup with Central Park View - The City

When some people look at a soon-to-be-closed men’s state prison with Central Park views, they envision pricey condos.
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7/12/2019 Boerum Hill residents sue to stop rise of 800-foot Flatbush Avenue tower - Curbed

Nearly a year after the City Council voted to approve 80 Flatbush, the dual-building development set to rise in Downtown Brooklyn, a group of neighborhood homeowners still seeks to stop the project from moving forward.
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7/12/2019 Bill would force New York utilities to pay for damages instead of homeowners - WABC

One year after 7 On Your Side covered the story, legislation seeks to hold utilities responsible for leaks that homeowners were once forced to pay for.
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7/12/2019 Counting Down to a Green New York - New York Times

New York’s ambitious plan to fight climate change by virtually eliminating greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is underway — and the battle begins at home.
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7/11/2019 City guides Sunnyside Yard review in increasingly progressive Queens - Crain's New York Business

A few miles east of where a progressive wave in Queens has swamped a proposed housing and retail development, city officials are gathering final community feedback on a development plan for a lot six times larger than Hudson Yards.
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7/11/2019 Belgian model quietly sells downtown condo for $2.23M - NY Post

Belgian model Ingrid Seynhaeve quietly sold her condo at 7 Essex St. for $2.23 million, according to property records.
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7/10/2019 Rent reform laws stir woes in NYC’s real estate industry - NY Post

As the industry awaits the litigation of the upcoming constitutional challenges to the newly enacted apartment rent laws, executives are counseling clients and calculating their next moves.
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7/9/2019 Foreclosures drop, but pre-foreclosures spike in second quarter - Crain's New York Business

New York City saw the number of foreclosed homes drop during the second quarter, but lis pendens—also known as pre-foreclosure—filings shot up, according to a new report by PropertyShark.
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7/9/2019 More New Yorkers Embrace Solar Power - New York Times

In an effort to reduce their carbon footprints, homeowners across New York City are increasingly turning to solar energy, with Brooklyn brownstone owners hurrying to catch up with their counterparts in Queens and Staten Island.
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7/9/2019 Opinion: Unintended result of new rent law may be less home ownership - Crain's New York Business

When the state Legislature passed the Tenant Protection and Stability Act of 2019, its overhaul of rent regulations got almost all the attention.
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7/9/2019 Living in FiDi, surrounded by history - The Villager

You would think the Financial District is all about money, but historically, it’s all about the Revolutionary War — Federal Hall, Trinity Church, Fraunces Tavern.
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7/8/2019 NYCHA left dozens of lead-poisoned kids in their contaminated apartments: report - Curbed

Children remained in nearly three dozen public housing apartments potentially years after city inspectors discovered definitive evidence of lead paint in their homes, according to a New York Post review of internal Health Department inspection reports.
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7/8/2019 A Five-Bedroom Apartment in a New Condo Conversion on Manhattan’s Upper West Side - Mansion Global

This five-bedroom apartment is one of 13 luxury residences in a new condo conversion by Tamarkin Co. of a Beaux Arts former school on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
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7/8/2019 New York Condo Conversions Near the End, a Casualty of Rent Reform - Wall Street Journal (subscription required)

A longtime New York City practice that promoted homeownership, transformed neighborhoods and enriched thousands of middle-class renters is effectively over.
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7/3/2019 Hudson Yards dwellers should brace for major construction into the future - Curbed

Hudson Yards bills itself as the New York neighborhood of tomorrow, and while that’s meant to evoke visions of a high tech city unto itself, the truth of it is—among many other truths of the area—that it is a city of tomorrow, just not in the ways it might like to be.
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