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Keeping a Lid on Legal Costs

What Can Boards Do?

As much as a prudent, conscientious board may try to keep a lid on expenditures, sometimes shelling out is unavoidable. …

Refinancing Your Underlying Permanent Mortgage Like a Banker

Borrowers Should Think About All Options When Refinancing UPMs.

Billionaire Buys 5th Avenue Duplex for a Fraction of Asking Price

The Co-op Originally Listed for $120M

Bette Midler Is Selling Her UES Penthouse for $50M

The Divine Miss M and Her Husband Are Looking for a Smaller Place in Manhattan

East Flatbush Co-op Mired in Legal Drama Receives $11M Loan: Report

The Mitchell-Lama Co-op Has Experienced Internal Turmoil

Management

Common Board Blunders

Professionals Weigh In

Professionals who work with co-op, condo, and HOA boards see a lot - and over the course of their careers, accumulate wi…

Management

Removing Medical Waste

Know Your Community's Obligations

Managing Multifamily Buildings

What Are the Biggest Challenges?

Prioritizing Tasks

How Do Managers Manage?

2019 May

Changing Management

How to Know When it's Time

Finance

New FHA Rule Revises Condo Approval Process

Policy Will Make It Easier for First-Time Buyers to Be Eligible for Mortgages

First-time condo buyers will be getting a break from the government regarding mortgages. The Associated Press repor…

Finance

2019 July

Facing Financial Mismanagement

When Boards or Managers Are at Fault

2019 July

Maintenance Charge Increases

When, Why, and How to Raise Monthly Fees

2019 July

Underfunded Reserves

The Dangers of Running Short

An Antidote to NYC’s Affordable Housing Crisis?

Mandatory Inclusion Policy Has Its Share of Criticism

On The Board

Board Transition

Switching Smoothly From Old Board to New

Community associations are microcosms of democracy, run by an elected board of volunteers trusted to make good decisions…

2019 September

Removing a Condominium Owner

A Complex Legal Process

Roommates and Boarders in Co-ops

What Are Your Rights?

Manager Autonomy

How Much Do You Have?

Your Community's Bylaws

What Should the Average Resident Know?

The Biggest Challenges Facing Multifamily Managers

What Are They, and How Do You Meet Them?

Nobody gets into property management thinking it's going to be an easy, totally stress-free career -- on the contrary, m…

Residents and Mental Health

What Should a Board Do if Someone is Struggling?

Time to Call It Quits?

When Management Breaks Up With a Client Community

Managing Smaller Buildings

How Size Matters

How Has the Manager's Role Changed Over Time?

New Decades, New Job Descriptions

Board Malfeasance

What to Do if You Suspect Foul Play

Most co-op, condo, and HOA boards are made up of honest people who truly want to act in the best interest of their commu…

What Traits Characterize the Best Functioning Boards?

(Hint: It's Communication!)

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

Maintenance

Brooklyn Co-op Tops List of NYC Buildings With Most Elevator Complaints

The Ranking Comes After a Deadly Elevator Accident in Manhattan

A co-op in the Homecrest section of Brooklyn leads among New York City residential buildings with the most elevator 311 …

Elevator Projects

What Are the Biggest Challenges?

Multifamily Laundry Tech & Management

How the Game Has Changed

Pest Control Products and Methods

Choosing the Best Approach for Your Building

Saving on Energy Cost, Reducing Waste

How Thermostatic Radiator Valves Can Help

Facade Repair and Restoration

How to Know When It’s Time

When you close your eyes and picture any building, you are quite likely imagining its facade – the outer shell which pro…

2019 March

Exterior Cleaning

Cleanliness and Curb Appeal

2019 March

Maintaining Exterior Spaces

Safety, Longevity, and Aesthetics

2019 March

Building Demolition

Managing Chaos, Minimizing Disruption

Facade Inspections

What Do You Look For?

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

Directors and Officers Insurance

Must-Have, Or Luxury?

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?

Events

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

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, 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 TBA 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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Thu, Sep 19, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Anderson Kill's Co-op and Condo Group Presents a Seminar Series Part IV: "Attorneys' Fees and Fines"

Thu, Sep 19, 4:30pm – 5:30pm add to calendar 19-09-2019 16:30 19-09-2019 17:30 America/New_York Anderson Kill's Co-op and Condo Group Presents a Seminar Series Part IV: "Attorneys' Fees and Fines" Registration: 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm; seminar: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm; networking cocktail reception: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. CLE APPROVED: This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. For information, visit www.andersonkill.com. Anderson Kill P.C., 1251 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, USA MM/DD/YYYY

Anderson Kill's Co-op and Condo Group Presents a Seminar Series Part IV: "Attorneys' Fees and Fines"

Registration: 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm; seminar: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm; networking cocktail reception: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. CLE APPROVED: This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. For information, visit www.andersonkill.com.

Anderson Kill P.C., 1251 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, USA map

Tue, Sep 24, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Sep 24, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 24-09-2019 20:00 24-09-2019 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 24, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

CNYC: Navigating City Websites to Check Your Building's Status

Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 24-09-2019 19:00 24-09-2019 20:00 America/New_York CNYC: Navigating City Websites to Check Your Building's Status Indispensable for board members in self-managed buildings, this class will be of interest to others as well. Rebecca Poole will provide guidance (and a long list of links) to enable you to check your building’s status with the Department of Finance, the Department of Buildings, HPD, DEP and any other agencies where you have forms to file, reports to register. etc. Representatives of CNYC member cooperatives and condominiums and those that are members of FNYHC, ARC, CCC, UHAB and Big Apple CAI attend at no cost, but advanced registration is required. Non- members are very welcome at a fee of $60, payable in advance. Reserve your place by calling CNYC at (212) 496-7400 or register by e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop. To pay at the door, preregister and add $15. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC: Navigating City Websites to Check Your Building's Status

Indispensable for board members in self-managed buildings, this class will be of interest to others as well. Rebecca Poole will provide guidance (and a long list of links) to enable you to check your building’s status with the Department of Finance, the Department of Buildings, HPD, DEP and any other agencies where you have forms to file, reports to register. etc. Representatives of CNYC member cooperatives and condominiums and those that are members of FNYHC, ARC, CCC, UHAB and Big Apple CAI attend at no cost, but advanced registration is required. Non- members are very welcome at a fee of $60, payable in advance. Reserve your place by calling CNYC at (212) 496-7400 or register by e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop. To pay at the door, preregister and add $15.

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Thu, Sep 26, 7:30am – 11:00am

Bisnow: Long Island City and Queens Annual Conference

Thu, Sep 26, 7:30am – 11:00am add to calendar 26-09-2019 07:30 26-09-2019 11:00 America/New_York Bisnow: Long Island City and Queens Annual Conference Long Island City alone has substantial real estate development in the pipeline. There is 466K SF of additional retail expected by 2021, on top of the existing 488K SF of retail in mixed-use and renovated commercial properties. There are also 10,500 new units due by 2021 -- more than half the 19,680 units built since 2006. For information, visit www.bisnow.com. One Court Square, 25-01 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY MM/DD/YYYY

Bisnow: Long Island City and Queens Annual Conference

Long Island City alone has substantial real estate development in the pipeline. There is 466K SF of additional retail expected by 2021, on top of the existing 488K SF of retail in mixed-use and renovated commercial properties. There are also 10,500 new units due by 2021 -- more than half the 19,680 units built since 2006. For information, visit www.bisnow.com.

One Court Square, 25-01 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY map

Thu, Sep 26, 9:00am – 12:00pm

CAI: M-100: The Essentials of Community Association Management

Thu, Sep 26, 9:00am – 12:00pm add to calendar 26-09-2019 09:00 28-09-2019 12:00 America/New_York CAI: M-100: The Essentials of Community Association Management Successful community management starts with the essentials! This comprehensive community association management course provides a practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for board members. Successful completion of the M-100 can be the first step toward earning the CMCA credential, awarded by CAMICB. For information, visit www.caionline.org. White Plains, NY, USA (Location TBA) MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: M-100: The Essentials of Community Association Management

Successful community management starts with the essentials! This comprehensive community association management course provides a practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for board members. Successful completion of the M-100 can be the first step toward earning the CMCA credential, awarded by CAMICB. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

White Plains, NY, USA (Location TBA) map

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm – 5:00pm

FirstService Residential: Capital Improvements: Increasing and Stabilizing Property Value in Today's Market

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm – 5:00pm add to calendar 26-09-2019 16:00 26-09-2019 17:00 America/New_York FirstService Residential: Capital Improvements: Increasing and Stabilizing Property Value in Today's Market We will discuss various ways for your property to stay relevant in this ever-changing market. Topics include: reimagining amenities; mechanical energy conservation measures; interior solutions; and exterior projects. More topics to be announced. 622 3rd Ave, 14th FL New York, NY 10017, USA MM/DD/YYYY

FirstService Residential: Capital Improvements: Increasing and Stabilizing Property Value in Today's Market

We will discuss various ways for your property to stay relevant in this ever-changing market. Topics include: reimagining amenities; mechanical energy conservation measures; interior solutions; and exterior projects. More topics to be announced.

622 3rd Ave, 14th FL New York, NY 10017, USA map

Tue, Oct 1, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Oct 1, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 01-10-2019 20:00 01-10-2019 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, Oct 3, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

CNYC: Impact of the New State Rent Law on Co-ops and Condos

Thu, Oct 3, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 03-10-2019 19:00 03-10-2019 20:00 America/New_York CNYC: Impact of the New State Rent Law on Co-ops and Condos Sweeping rent regulations passed in Albany in June imposes many compliance requirements on transactions in cooperatives and some in condominiums, by virtue of generalized 'lease' requirements in part M of this 74 page law. CNYC president Marc Luxemburg, Esq. will be joined by Peter Massa, Esa. to review the many new requirements of the law and suggest remedies that your cooperative or condominium may wish to adopt. CNYC is working for corrective legislation to exempt cooperatives and condominiums from the requirements of Part M when the legislature meets again in 2020, and will enlist your help in this endeavor. Board members, shareholders, unit owners and management personnel for cooperatives and condominiums that are members of CNYC, FNYHC, ARC, CCC, UHAB and NAHC are welcome at no charge, but advance reservations are required; others are welcome at a fee of $60 if paid in advance or $75 at the door. Call CNYC at 212496-7400 or register online www.CNYC.coop. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC: Impact of the New State Rent Law on Co-ops and Condos

Sweeping rent regulations passed in Albany in June imposes many compliance requirements on transactions in cooperatives and some in condominiums, by virtue of generalized 'lease' requirements in part M of this 74 page law. CNYC president Marc Luxemburg, Esq. will be joined by Peter Massa, Esa. to review the many new requirements of the law and suggest remedies that your cooperative or condominium may wish to adopt. CNYC is working for corrective legislation to exempt cooperatives and condominiums from the requirements of Part M when the legislature meets again in 2020, and will enlist your help in this endeavor. Board members, shareholders, unit owners and management personnel for cooperatives and condominiums that are members of CNYC, FNYHC, ARC, CCC, UHAB and NAHC are welcome at no charge, but advance reservations are required; others are welcome at a fee of $60 if paid in advance or $75 at the door. Call CNYC at 212496-7400 or register online www.CNYC.coop.

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Sat, Oct 5, 9:00am – 3:00pm

CAI-LI: Annual Trade Show

Sat, Oct 5, 9:00am – 3:00pm add to calendar 05-10-2019 09:00 05-10-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI-LI: Annual Trade Show Are You A Board Member of a Co-op, Condo or HOA? Then you won’t want to miss this show! Board members and residents will find this educational event to be a valuable tool in finding service providers, meeting other Board Members and learning useful information regarding all practical matters of community living. For information, visit <a href="http://www.cai-li.org">www.cai-li.org</a>, or contact Christopher Byrnes or Eric Clemente: 631-882-8683, info@cai-li.org.  Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, NY 11747, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-LI: Annual Trade Show

Are You A Board Member of a Co-op, Condo or HOA? Then you won’t want to miss this show! Board members and residents will find this educational event to be a valuable tool in finding service providers, meeting other Board Members and learning useful information regarding all practical matters of community living. For information, visit <a href="http://www.cai-li.org">www.cai-li.org</a>;, or contact Christopher Byrnes or Eric Clemente: 631-882-8683, info@cai-li.org. 

Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, NY 11747, USA map

Tue, Oct 8, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Oct 8, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 08-10-2019 20:00 08-10-2019 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, Oct 15, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Oct 15, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 15-10-2019 20:00 15-10-2019 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, Oct 16, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

CNYC's Proprietary Lease for the New Millennium

Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 16-10-2019 19:00 16-10-2019 20:00 America/New_York CNYC's Proprietary Lease for the New Millennium Attorney Marc J. Luxemburg, who is president of CNYC, led the development of a model Proprietary Lease and Shareholders Agreement, adapted to the 21st century needs of New York housing cooperatives. Version 2.20 includes suggestions received from many experts in the course of the development of this document. Mr. Luxemburg will discuss the major innovations of the new lease and will offer advice for ensuring its adoption. There is no cost for CNYC members and subscribers to attend this class, but advance registration is required. Others are welcome at a fee of $60 if paid in advance or $75 at the door. Call 212 496-7400 or send e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop to reserve your place. Continuing Legal Education credit is available to attorneys attending this class. Attorneys who work primarily with low income clients or those who themselves have modest incomes, may write to CNYC to request abatement of applicable fees. Location TBD MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC's Proprietary Lease for the New Millennium

Attorney Marc J. Luxemburg, who is president of CNYC, led the development of a model Proprietary Lease and Shareholders Agreement, adapted to the 21st century needs of New York housing cooperatives. Version 2.20 includes suggestions received from many experts in the course of the development of this document. Mr. Luxemburg will discuss the major innovations of the new lease and will offer advice for ensuring its adoption. There is no cost for CNYC members and subscribers to attend this class, but advance registration is required. Others are welcome at a fee of $60 if paid in advance or $75 at the door. Call 212 496-7400 or send e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop to reserve your place. Continuing Legal Education credit is available to attorneys attending this class. Attorneys who work primarily with low income clients or those who themselves have modest incomes, may write to CNYC to request abatement of applicable fees.

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Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Anderson Kill's Co-op and Condo Group Presents a Seminar Series Part V: "Licensing Agreements"

Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm – 5:30pm add to calendar 17-10-2019 16:30 17-10-2019 17:30 America/New_York Anderson Kill's Co-op and Condo Group Presents a Seminar Series Part V: "Licensing Agreements" In this lecture, our attorneys will highlight what to watch out for, what to negotiate for, and when it may be better to stand one’s ground and let a judge decide. From access concerns to zoning issues, you will leave this seminar with a firm understanding of what to negotiate for and how to select the right attorney to handle the job. For information,. www.andersonkill.com. Anderson Kill P.C., 1251 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, USA MM/DD/YYYY

Anderson Kill's Co-op and Condo Group Presents a Seminar Series Part V: "Licensing Agreements"

In this lecture, our attorneys will highlight what to watch out for, what to negotiate for, and when it may be better to stand one’s ground and let a judge decide. From access concerns to zoning issues, you will leave this seminar with a firm understanding of what to negotiate for and how to select the right attorney to handle the job. For information,. www.andersonkill.com.

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Tue, Oct 22, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Oct 22, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 22-10-2019 20:00 22-10-2019 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, Oct 24, 10:00am – 2:30pm

CAI-Hudson Valley: Expo

Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am – 2:30pm add to calendar 24-10-2019 10:00 24-10-2019 14:30 America/New_York CAI-Hudson Valley: Expo Join us for our annual expo at Levity Live in the Palisades Center for a multi-media expo experience! There will be education, food, refreshments, prizes, vendors and more. Topics will include how to evaluate your manager/boards performance and discuss improvement plus ask anything legal! For information, visit https://www.cai-hvny.org/post/oct-24-expo-west-nyack-ny. West Nyack Levity Live Comedy Club, 4210 Palisades Center Dr A - 401, West Nyack, NY 10994, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Hudson Valley: Expo

Join us for our annual expo at Levity Live in the Palisades Center for a multi-media expo experience! There will be education, food, refreshments, prizes, vendors and more. Topics will include how to evaluate your manager/boards performance and discuss improvement plus ask anything legal! For information, visit https://www.cai-hvny.org/post/oct-24-expo-west-nyack-ny.

West Nyack Levity Live Comedy Club, 4210 Palisades Center Dr A - 401, West Nyack, NY 10994, USA map

Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am – 4:30pm

The Cooperator Expo New York

Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am – 4:30pm add to calendar 29-10-2019 10:00 29-10-2019 16:30 America/New_York The Cooperator Expo New York Learn about the latest building services from more than 250 exhibitors, attend educational seminars, get free advice from industry experts, and network with your peers at this leading real estate trade show in New York. For information, visit coopexpofall.com. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA MM/DD/YYYY

The Cooperator Expo New York

Learn about the latest building services from more than 250 exhibitors, attend educational seminars, get free advice from industry experts, and network with your peers at this leading real estate trade show in New York. For information, visit coopexpofall.com.

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA map

Tue, Oct 29, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Oct 29, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 29-10-2019 20:00 29-10-2019 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

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After months of legal sparring, the developer behind a planned mixed-use project due to rise at 80 Flatbush Avenue has settled a lawsuit brought by neighbors seeking to stymie the project.
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9/17/2019 Central Park Tower to top out as country's tallest residential building - Crain's New York Business

The Central Park Tower luxury condominium building is expected to top out at 1,550 feet today, a construction milestone for what will be the tallest and most expensive residential tower in the country.
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9/17/2019 NYC developers constantly lie about how tall their buildings are - NY Post

You ain’t dreaming. New York’s toniest buildings really are bigger on the inside than the outside.
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9/16/2019 In Brooklyn, new Schermerhorn Street condo launches sales starting at $800K - Curbed

A new condo located at 76 Schermerhorn Street, at the crux of Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn, has officially launched sales.
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9/16/2019 One in Four of New York’s New Luxury Apartments Is Unsold - NY Times

Picture an empty apartment — there are thousands in Manhattan’s new towers — and fill it with the city’s chattiest real estate developers. How do you quiet the room?
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9/13/2019 Report: NYC Real Estate Has A Luxury Glut Problem - Gothamist

In one of the most worrisome signs yet that the top-end of the city’s real estate market may be about to crater, a new report says that one in four new luxury condos built over the last six years are unsold.
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9/12/2019 Where Are People Buying New Condos in New York? - NY Times

Although sales of new condominiums in New York City have been relatively slow in 2019 — the luxury market peaked around 2016 — apartments in brand-new buildings continued to move in the first six months of this year, especially in Manhattan.
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9/12/2019 In Cobble Hill, another River Park condo launches sales from $975K - Curbed

Another piece of the puzzle at River Park, the megaproject replacing Cobble Hill’s erstwhile Long Island College Hospital, is officially on the market. Developer Fortis Property Group has now launched sales at 1 River Park, the tower rising at the corner of Hicks Street and Atlantic Avenue.
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9/12/2019 Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz sell Manhattan apartment for $6M - NY Post

Even James Bond couldn’t save this real estate deal.
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9/12/2019 Pied-à-terre tax to make a return in Albany, lawmakers say - The Real Deal

Manhattan State Sen. Brad Holyman is not backing down.
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9/12/2019 OxyContin heirs found a buyer for their $6.5M Manhattan condo - NY Post

Embattled pharmaceutical heirs David and Joss Sackler are in contract to sell their sprawling condo on the Upper East Side.
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9/11/2019 Harlem’s tallest development project being put on the market - NY Post

A development project that has topped out as Harlem’s tallest is already being put on the market — thanks to tax benefits set to expire at the end of 2028.
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9/11/2019 Column: Mayor blows off property tax reform. What's next? - Crain's New York Business

The day before Mayor Bill de Blasio was elected to a second term, then-Citizens Budget Commission President Carol Kellerman confronted him about the city’s hopelessly unfair property tax system. The mayor promised to do something about it.
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9/11/2019 Central Park West: A Historic Stretch of Luxury and Community - NY Times

It’s been 37 years since Susan Simon, fresh out of college and still living with her parents in New Jersey, attended a classmate’s wedding in a residential building on Central Park West — and stayed.
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9/11/2019 Billionaire owner of America’s priciest home drops $99M on another mansion - NY Post

He’s the owner of America’s priciest home, and he’s still expanding his empire.
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9/10/2019 Contested Upper West Side condo launches sales from $2.625M - Curbed

Less than a month after 200 Amsterdam, an Upper West Side condo tower, topped out at 52 stories and revealed its priciest penthouses, sales have launched at the development.
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9/10/2019 Once Asking $120 Million, Stanley Druckenmiller Buys Fifth Avenue Co-op for Steep Discount - The Wall Street Journal

A sprawling Fifth Avenue co-op that for decades was home to former Salomon Brothers chief executive John Gutfreund has sold for $53 million, a fraction of its original $120 million asking price, records show.
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9/10/2019 Nomad’s tallest condo tower launches sales from $1.4M - Curbed

The latest condo in Nomad—which is positively booming with new developments, in both the residential and commercial realm—has officially hit the market.
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9/10/2019 Tenants ousted by Brooklyn blaze fight for answers and action - The City

On the afternoon of April 3, an unattended candle ignited an inferno that devastated a Brooklyn apartment building — leaving scores of displaced residents scrambling to reconstruct their homes and lives.
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9/9/2019 'It Ripped Her Umbrella In Half:' SoHo Pedestrian Suffers Minor Injuries From Falling Building Facade - Gothamist

A pedestrian in Manhattan may have been saved by her own umbrella on Friday, after a falling piece of concrete came crashing down from a SoHo building.
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