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Real Estate Trends

2017 September A Look at HDFCs Understanding Housing Development Fund Corporation Co-ops

Energy Resiliency: Generating Clean, Affordable, Storm-proof Electricity for Your Building. Seminar - The Cooperator Expo New York

Q&A

2017 October Current Issue

New this week

Doing it the Right Way

Establishing Protocols in Smaller Buildings

In smaller buildings and associations, it's tempting for boards to do business and make decisions based on goodwill and …

Help Us Help You

Help Us Help You

What Do Pros Wish More Boards Knew?

So You Want to Serve on the Board

So You Want to Serve on the Board

Time and Level of Commitment Are Factors When Volunteering

Is an Asian-Inspired Condo Development in Flushing a Sign of a Larger Trend?

Is an Asian-Inspired Condo Development in Flushing a Sign of a Larger Trend?

Some Local Multifamily Projects Are Catering to Specific Ethnic Neighborhoods

Addressing Board Concerns About Energy Equipment

Addressing Board Concerns About Energy Equipment

Upgrades, Costs, and ROI

Management

What's the Most Challenging Aspect of Being a Property Manager?

Pros Sound Off

Property management may not be aircraft control or open-heart surgery, but anyone who tells you it's 'easy' is either ly…

Management

Smallsociation: The Unique Problems of Tiny Condos and Co-ops

Smallsociation: The Unique Problems of Tiny Condos and Co-ops

There Are Issues in Managing a Smaller Property

How Do Managers Prioritize Tasks?

How Do Managers Prioritize Tasks?

The Subtle Art of Time Management

What Documents Are Needed When Changing Management?

What Documents Are Needed When Changing Management?

Making a Smooth Transition

Resolving Conflicts

Resolving Conflicts

...The Manager's Role

Finance

Forensic Audits

Following the Money

Just a few months ago, according to various media reports, property manager Steven Dym of the Queens-based Gabriel Manag…

Finance

Controlling Operating Costs

2017 October

Controlling Operating Costs

Budgeting, Assessment, and Reduction

Appropriate Use of Common Funds

2017 September

Appropriate Use of Common Funds

Handling Other People’s Money

Controlling Legal Costs

Controlling Legal Costs

What Can Your Board Do?

HDFC's Proposed Regulations Shake Up Co-op Shareholders

HDFC's Proposed Regulations Shake Up Co-op Shareholders

It Would Mean Some Co-ops Getting More Tax Breaks While Others Might Be Losing Theirs

On The Board

Holding More Efficient Meetings

How Boards & Managers Can Keep On-Track

Regardless of whether you live in a large co-op community with hundreds of units, a small self-managed co-op with a doze…

Renting Your Common Areas

2017 October

Renting Your Common Areas

Turning Unused Space Into Revenue

The Roles of Building Staff

2017 October

The Roles of Building Staff

Working as a Team for the Good of All

Board Compensation

2017 September

Board Compensation

What’s in It for Me?

The Board Generation

The Board Generation

A Mix of Veteran and Younger Members Can Be an Asset

How Do You Choose a New Management Firm?

Questions to Ask, Criteria to Check

Finding the Right Match

Finding the Right Match

Evaluating the Board-Management Relationship

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

2014 January

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

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

Secrets of Successful Managers

2014 January

Secrets of Successful Managers

Communication, Accommodation, Cooperation

Managing Amenities

2014 January

Managing Amenities

Who’s in Charge of What?

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

Pet policies and smoking bans are just a couple of the more contentious issues that co-op and condo boards may be faced …

Keeping Track of Paperwork

2014 February

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing the Board’s Records

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

2014 February

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful

Making the Switch

2014 February

Making the Switch

Transitioning From Sponsor to Owner Control

Howdy, Neighbor

2014 February

Howdy, Neighbor

Cultivating a Sense of Community

Maintenance

Balcony Enclosures at Risk Under New DOB Requirements

Under the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP), formerly referred to as Local Law 11, all New York City buildings…

Maintaining Proper Ventilation in Your Building

Maintaining Proper Ventilation in Your Building

It's All About the Ducts

What to Do With Your Air Conditioner After the Summer

What to Do With Your Air Conditioner After the Summer

Try Taking Them to Storage

What All Apartment Dwellers Need in Their Toolbox

What All Apartment Dwellers Need in Their Toolbox

You Should Always Have These Tools Handy

Façade Cleaning

2017 May

Façade Cleaning

Putting Your Building’s Best Face Forward

Scaffolding

The Ups and Downs of Sidewalk Sheds

In a flurry of activity last December, many local news organizations, including The New York Times , Crains, and …

Vendor Relationships

2017 March

Vendor Relationships

Working With Those Who Work for You

How Cool Roofs Help Your Property and the Environment

How Cool Roofs Help Your Property and the Environment

There's More to It Than Just Slapping Down a White Coat of Paint

Green Roofs: A Primer

Green Roofs: A Primer

How Get Started on Your Rooftop Garden

Capital Funding and the Law

2016 March

Capital Funding and the Law

Funding the Big Fixes

Decision 2016: Oil or Gas

The Latest on How to Handle Heating

Thanks to an initiative passed by the Bloomberg administration back in 2010, New York City has successfully phased out N…

A Clear View

2015 March

A Clear View

What’s New in Window Trends and Technology?

The Human Factor

2014 November

The Human Factor

What You Need to Know About Staff Management

Plumbing the Depths

2014 November

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains and Your HOA's Water Supply

Boiler Maintenance Basics

2014 November

Boiler Maintenance Basics

The Heat is On

CAI Big Apple Chapter Comes to Fruition

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

NYC Finally Has Its Own CAI Chapter

Group Introduces Big Apple CAI

New York City Superintendents Technical Association

Representation, Education and Communication

SEIU Local 32BJ

Keeping Your Buildings Safe and Secure

The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Trading Places in the Big Apple

Design

The Challenge of Small Spaces

Tips From Design Experts on Maximizing Your Space

Maximize Your Rooftop Space

Additional Amenities Attempt to Improve on the Standard Roof Deck

How to Make the Most of a Small Kitchen Space

It's About Finding the Right Sized Appliances

Design Trends

What’s New in Colors, Materials and More

Design on a Dime

Fending Off the Blahs...On a Budget

Encouraging Board Participation

How to Attract Talent

Avoiding Conflicts of Interest

Acting for the Common Good

Insurance Law

Some Important Cases to Know

Indemnity Clauses

What Your Board Needs to Know

Insurance Basics

Know the ABCs

Events

Tue, Oct 24, 9:00am – 5:00pm

2017 Affordable Homeownership Summit

Tue, Oct 24, 9:00am – 5:00pm add to calendar 24-10-2017 09:00 24-10-2017 17:00 America/New_York 2017 Affordable Homeownership Summit Thought leaders, housing experts, and homeowners will again meet in the heart of New York City for one of the largest conferences in the Northeast dedicated to exploring the nexus of affordable homeownership and neighborhoods. For conference sponsorship opportunities contact sarah.wagner@cnycn.org. New York City Bar Association, 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY MM/DD/YYYY

2017 Affordable Homeownership Summit

Thought leaders, housing experts, and homeowners will again meet in the heart of New York City for one of the largest conferences in the Northeast dedicated to exploring the nexus of affordable homeownership and neighborhoods. For conference sponsorship opportunities contact sarah.wagner@cnycn.org.

New York City Bar Association, 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY map

Tue, Oct 24, 9:30am – 4:00pm

NYARM: Expo and Conference

Tue, Oct 24, 9:30am – 4:00pm add to calendar 24-10-2017 09:30 24-10-2017 16:00 America/New_York NYARM: Expo and Conference Building/Facility Management Education & NY Accredited Realty Manager Certification. Network & Slash Your 2018 Building Budgets By Attending Seminars. For information, visit www.nyarm.com. General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen, 20 W 44th St, New York, NY MM/DD/YYYY

NYARM: Expo and Conference

Building/Facility Management Education & NY Accredited Realty Manager Certification. Network & Slash Your 2018 Building Budgets By Attending Seminars. For information, visit www.nyarm.com.

General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen, 20 W 44th St, New York, NY map

Thu, Oct 26, 8:30am – 10:00am

REBNY: Residential Property Seminar on Obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy (CO)

Thu, Oct 26, 8:30am – 10:00am add to calendar 26-10-2017 08:30 26-10-2017 10:00 America/New_York REBNY: Residential Property Seminar on Obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) In this seminar you will learn how to navigate the often complicated and extensive process of obtaining a CO for new buildings and alteration projects within existing buildings. You will review Department of Buildings (DOB) filing procedures and identify people to meet with to ensure full compliance. For information, visit www.rebny.com. REBNY, 570 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY MM/DD/YYYY

REBNY: Residential Property Seminar on Obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy (CO)

In this seminar you will learn how to navigate the often complicated and extensive process of obtaining a CO for new buildings and alteration projects within existing buildings. You will review Department of Buildings (DOB) filing procedures and identify people to meet with to ensure full compliance. For information, visit www.rebny.com.

REBNY, 570 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY map

Wed, Nov 1, 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Anderson Kill: 'Airbnb & Other Short-Term Rentals' and 'Update on Smoking Regulations'

Wed, Nov 1, 4:00pm – 5:00pm add to calendar 01-11-2017 16:00 01-11-2017 17:00 America/New_York Anderson Kill: 'Airbnb & Other Short-Term Rentals' and 'Update on Smoking Regulations' This session will describe the applicable laws and rules that prohibit short-term rentals (including advertising prohibitions), and the enforcement mechanisms available to co-op and condo boards. Given the liability and safety concerns inherent in this activity, it is imperative that condo and co-op boards take a proactive approach. We will provide practical strategies for addressing this timely issue. For information, visit www.andersonkill.com. Anderson Kill P.C., 1251 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, USA MM/DD/YYYY

Anderson Kill: 'Airbnb & Other Short-Term Rentals' and 'Update on Smoking Regulations'

This session will describe the applicable laws and rules that prohibit short-term rentals (including advertising prohibitions), and the enforcement mechanisms available to co-op and condo boards. Given the liability and safety concerns inherent in this activity, it is imperative that condo and co-op boards take a proactive approach. We will provide practical strategies for addressing this timely issue. For information, visit www.andersonkill.com.

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

Wed, Nov 1, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

CAI Big Apple Meet-Up on Insurance Issues

Wed, Nov 1, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 01-11-2017 19:00 01-11-2017 20:00 America/New_York CAI Big Apple Meet-Up on Insurance Issues CNYC is pleased to co-sponsor the Meet-Ups Series of the Big Apple Chapter of the Community Associations Institute. At this Brooklyn session, Ed Mackoul, will provide insights into current trends in insurance for cooperatives and condominiums. Meet-Ups are free to members of CAI Big Apple and of CNYC, but advanced registration is required. Register online at https://bigapplecai-cnyc-insurancetoday.eventbrite.com. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Big Apple Meet-Up on Insurance Issues

CNYC is pleased to co-sponsor the Meet-Ups Series of the Big Apple Chapter of the Community Associations Institute. At this Brooklyn session, Ed Mackoul, will provide insights into current trends in insurance for cooperatives and condominiums. Meet-Ups are free to members of CAI Big Apple and of CNYC, but advanced registration is required. Register online at https://bigapplecai-cnyc-insurancetoday.eventbrite.com.

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Thu, Nov 2, 10:00am – 4:30pm

The Cooperator New York Fall Expo

Thu, Nov 2, 10:00am – 4:30pm add to calendar 02-11-2017 10:00 02-11-2017 16:30 America/New_York The Cooperator New York Fall Expo 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 www.coopexpofall.com. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA MM/DD/YYYY

The Cooperator New York Fall Expo

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 www.coopexpofall.com.

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

Wed, Nov 8, 8:30am – 10:00am

REBNY: Residential Property Seminar on Governing Documents for Cooperatives and Condominiums

Wed, Nov 8, 8:30am – 10:00am add to calendar 08-11-2017 08:30 08-11-2017 10:00 America/New_York REBNY: Residential Property Seminar on Governing Documents for Cooperatives and Condominiums This seminar will provide an overview of bylaws, proprietary leases and house rules affecting shareholder and unit owner rights and responsibilities. You will also learn about issues cooperatives and condominiums are required to address by law. For information, visit www.rebny.com. REBNY, 570 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY MM/DD/YYYY

REBNY: Residential Property Seminar on Governing Documents for Cooperatives and Condominiums

This seminar will provide an overview of bylaws, proprietary leases and house rules affecting shareholder and unit owner rights and responsibilities. You will also learn about issues cooperatives and condominiums are required to address by law. For information, visit www.rebny.com.

REBNY, 570 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY map

Wed, Nov 8, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

HPD: Property Owner Clinic

Wed, Nov 8, 6:00pm – 7:00pm add to calendar 08-11-2017 18:00 08-11-2017 19:00 America/New_York HPD: Property Owner Clinic HPD's monthly Property Owner Clinics are an opportunity to learn about how the City’s low or no-cost financing and tax benefits can help you upgrade or replace major building systems and lower your operating costs. Email hpdhelp@hpd.nyc.gov with any questions. NYC Dept of Housing Preservation & Development, 100 Gold Street, New York, NY MM/DD/YYYY

HPD: Property Owner Clinic

HPD's monthly Property Owner Clinics are an opportunity to learn about how the City’s low or no-cost financing and tax benefits can help you upgrade or replace major building systems and lower your operating costs. Email hpdhelp@hpd.nyc.gov with any questions.

NYC Dept of Housing Preservation & Development, 100 Gold Street, New York, NY map

Sun, Nov 12, 8:00am – 5:30pm

CNYC's 37th Annual Housing Conference & Expo

Sun, Nov 12, 8:00am – 5:30pm add to calendar 12-11-2017 08:00 12-11-2017 17:30 America/New_York CNYC's 37th Annual Housing Conference & Expo This conference will help you: manager your building at peak efficiency; address legal, financial & 'people' issues; plan for the present and the future; discover new products & services; learn from others' experiences; think green!; and discuss your issues with experts at designated tables. For information, visit http://cnyc.com/pdf/37th_OnLine_Brochure.pdf. Eleanor Roosevelt High School, 411 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC's 37th Annual Housing Conference & Expo

This conference will help you: manager your building at peak efficiency; address legal, financial & 'people' issues; plan for the present and the future; discover new products & services; learn from others' experiences; think green!; and discuss your issues with experts at designated tables. For information, visit http://cnyc.com/pdf/37th_OnLine_Brochure.pdf.

Eleanor Roosevelt High School, 411 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021, USA map

Tue, Nov 14, 8:30am – 1:00pm

IREM-CT: Global Green Maintenance Training

Tue, Nov 14, 8:30am – 1:00pm add to calendar 14-11-2017 08:30 14-11-2017 13:00 America/New_York IREM-CT: Global Green Maintenance Training Learn about the hidden and unsuspected dangers facing the multifamily housing industry today. $65.00 Member Price; $70.00 Non Member. For information, visit www.irem-ct.org, BELFOR Property Restoration, 30 N Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA MM/DD/YYYY

IREM-CT: Global Green Maintenance Training

Learn about the hidden and unsuspected dangers facing the multifamily housing industry today. $65.00 Member Price; $70.00 Non Member. For information, visit www.irem-ct.org,

BELFOR Property Restoration, 30 N Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA map

Wed, Nov 15, 8:00am – 10:00am

IREM-NY: Breakfast Meeting

Wed, Nov 15, 8:00am – 10:00am add to calendar 15-11-2017 08:00 15-11-2017 10:00 America/New_York IREM-NY: Breakfast Meeting For information on tickets visit www.iremnyc.org. 38 E. 37th St., New York, NY MM/DD/YYYY

IREM-NY: Breakfast Meeting

For information on tickets visit www.iremnyc.org.

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Thu, Nov 30, 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Anderson Kill: Certificates of Insurance

Thu, Nov 30, 4:00pm – 5:00pm add to calendar 30-11-2017 16:00 30-11-2017 17:00 America/New_York Anderson Kill: Certificates of Insurance This topic will help anyone working with certificates of insurance in any field understand what a certificate of insurance is, and what it can and cannot do. For information, visit www.andersonkill.com. 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 42nd Fl., New York, NY MM/DD/YYYY

Anderson Kill: Certificates of Insurance

This topic will help anyone working with certificates of insurance in any field understand what a certificate of insurance is, and what it can and cannot do. For information, visit www.andersonkill.com.

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Wed, Dec 6, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Anderson Kill: Common Pitfalls of Certificates of Insurance

Wed, Dec 6, 1:00pm – 2:00pm add to calendar 06-12-2017 13:00 06-12-2017 14:00 America/New_York Anderson Kill: Common Pitfalls of Certificates of Insurance Many companies rely on information contained in a certificate of insurance as proof of insurance coverage, only to find out after it is too late that the information was not accurate or coverage was not in place. Policyholders often furnish third parties with certificates of insurance without considering the effects doing so may have on their coverage. Insurance agents can also be too quick to issue a certificate of insurance, and may face liability or even fines if they are not careful. This topic will help anyone working with certificates of insurance in any field understand what a certificate of insurance is, and what it can and cannot do. Our speaker will fully explain the pitfalls of certificates of insurance, and how policyholders, brokers, and third parties seeking coverage under another's policy can get themselves into trouble in requesting, issuing, and relying upon certificates of insurance. Learn how to avoid these problematic situations, so that those involved in a transaction will be able to understand what it is they need to secure coverage, how to ensure it is in place, and how to avoid negatively impacting their respective rights and obligations. For information, visit www.andersonkill.com. 1251 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 MM/DD/YYYY

Anderson Kill: Common Pitfalls of Certificates of Insurance

Many companies rely on information contained in a certificate of insurance as proof of insurance coverage, only to find out after it is too late that the information was not accurate or coverage was not in place. Policyholders often furnish third parties with certificates of insurance without considering the effects doing so may have on their coverage. Insurance agents can also be too quick to issue a certificate of insurance, and may face liability or even fines if they are not careful. This topic will help anyone working with certificates of insurance in any field understand what a certificate of insurance is, and what it can and cannot do. Our speaker will fully explain the pitfalls of certificates of insurance, and how policyholders, brokers, and third parties seeking coverage under another's policy can get themselves into trouble in requesting, issuing, and relying upon certificates of insurance. Learn how to avoid these problematic situations, so that those involved in a transaction will be able to understand what it is they need to secure coverage, how to ensure it is in place, and how to avoid negatively impacting their respective rights and obligations. For information, visit www.andersonkill.com.

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Thu, Dec 7, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

CAI Big Apple Meetup: Employer-Contractor Conundrum

Thu, Dec 7, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 07-12-2017 19:00 07-12-2017 20:00 America/New_York CAI Big Apple Meetup: Employer-Contractor Conundrum CNYC is pleased to co-sponsor the Meet-Ups Series of the Big Apple Chapter of the Community Associations Institute. At this session, Felix Rozenbaum will the pros and cons of using employees or contractors for various building tasks. Meet-Ups are free to members of CAI Big Apple and of CNYC, but advanced registration is required. Register online at https://bigapplecai-cnyc- employeeconundrum.eventbrite.com. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Big Apple Meetup: Employer-Contractor Conundrum

CNYC is pleased to co-sponsor the Meet-Ups Series of the Big Apple Chapter of the Community Associations Institute. At this session, Felix Rozenbaum will the pros and cons of using employees or contractors for various building tasks. Meet-Ups are free to members of CAI Big Apple and of CNYC, but advanced registration is required. Register online at https://bigapplecai-cnyc- employeeconundrum.eventbrite.com.

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Tue, Dec 12, 7:30am – 10:30am

Bisnow: NYC 2018 Forecast

Tue, Dec 12, 7:30am – 10:30am add to calendar 12-12-2017 07:30 12-12-2017 10:30 America/New_York Bisnow: NYC 2018 Forecast 2017 was the year Twitter made a comeback. Politics, weather, and even sports have had lots of time in the spotlight, but where does CRE find itself at the end of 2017, and what is in store for 2018? Join us this year as we talk to developers and economists on all things CRE. For information, visit www.bisnow.com. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

Bisnow: NYC 2018 Forecast

2017 was the year Twitter made a comeback. Politics, weather, and even sports have had lots of time in the spotlight, but where does CRE find itself at the end of 2017, and what is in store for 2018? Join us this year as we talk to developers and economists on all things CRE. For information, visit www.bisnow.com.

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Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

HPD: Property Owner Clinic

Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm – 7:00pm add to calendar 13-12-2017 18:00 13-12-2017 19:00 America/New_York HPD: Property Owner Clinic HPD's monthly Property Owner Clinics are an opportunity to learn about how the City’s low or no-cost financing and tax benefits can help you upgrade or replace major building systems and lower your operating costs. Email hpdhelp@hpd.nyc.gov with any questions. NYC Dept of Housing Preservation & Development, 100 Gold Street, New York, NY MM/DD/YYYY

HPD: Property Owner Clinic

HPD's monthly Property Owner Clinics are an opportunity to learn about how the City’s low or no-cost financing and tax benefits can help you upgrade or replace major building systems and lower your operating costs. Email hpdhelp@hpd.nyc.gov with any questions.

NYC Dept of Housing Preservation & Development, 100 Gold Street, New York, NY map

Wed, Jan 24, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

CNYC: Workshop for Building Treasurers

Wed, Jan 24, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 24-01-2018 19:00 24-01-2018 20:00 America/New_York CNYC: Workshop for Building Treasurers Treasurers are responsible for the financial health of their cooperatives and condominiums. This task has diverse ramifications--all are potential discussion topics at the Treasurers' Workshop, conducted periodically by CNYC. This is not a 'how-to' presentation, but rather an opportunity for treasurers to 'talk shop' under the guidance of Rick Montanye of the accounting firm of Marin & Montanye. Issues raised brought by participants set the agenda. Treasurers (and other board members) of CNYC member cooperatives and condominiums attend at no cost, but advanced registration is required. Non-members are very welcome at a fee of $50, payable in advance. Reserve your place using the link below, or 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: Workshop for Building Treasurers

Treasurers are responsible for the financial health of their cooperatives and condominiums. This task has diverse ramifications--all are potential discussion topics at the Treasurers' Workshop, conducted periodically by CNYC. This is not a 'how-to' presentation, but rather an opportunity for treasurers to 'talk shop' under the guidance of Rick Montanye of the accounting firm of Marin & Montanye. Issues raised brought by participants set the agenda. Treasurers (and other board members) of CNYC member cooperatives and condominiums attend at no cost, but advanced registration is required. Non-members are very welcome at a fee of $50, payable in advance. Reserve your place using the link below, or 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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10/23/2017 With 421-a Maneuver, Pacific Park Developer Could Save Buyers $50 Million More in Taxes - City Limits

10/23/2017 With 421-a Maneuver, Pacific Park Developer Could Save Buyers $50 Million More in Taxes - City Limits

Developers of 550 Vanderbilt, the first condominium building in the long-gestating Pacific Park (formerly Atlantic Yards) project, seem poised to turn a sweet deal into a bonanza, thanks to real-estate alchemy that super-sizes an already large tax break.
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10/23/2017 De Blasio: I wish I could stop Russian oligarchs from buying up real estate - NY Post

10/23/2017 De Blasio: I wish I could stop Russian oligarchs from buying up real estate - NY Post

Mayor de Blasio said Friday that he’s troubled by shady Russian oligarchs snapping up multi-million-dollar properties in the city — but can’t figure out how to stop them.
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10/23/2017 Luxury homes are spending an alarming number of days on market: Olshan - The Real Deal

10/23/2017 Luxury homes are spending an alarming number of days on market: Olshan - The Real Deal

The luxury market had another solid week with 22 contracts signed at $4 million and above, according to Olshan Realty’s luxury market report.
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10/20/2017 First look at Cobble Hill’s 400-foot tower at LICH redevelopment River Park - Curbed

10/20/2017 First look at Cobble Hill’s 400-foot tower at LICH redevelopment River Park - Curbed

After a long neighborhood battle, the first components of River Park—or the Megaproject Formerly Known as Long Island College Hospital—have been slowly but surely coming together in Cobble Hill. The landmarked Polhemus building, on the corner of Henry and Amity streets, is in the process of being converted into condos; next door, eight ground-up townhouses (known as the Polhemus Townhouses) are on the rise.
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10/20/2017 Developer of controversial Park Slope luxury project agrees to concessions - The Real Deal

10/20/2017 Developer of controversial Park Slope luxury project agrees to concessions - The Real Deal

The developers behind the project meant to replace Park Slope’s 5th Avenue Key Food have filed preliminary plans for their project with the city after agreeing to multiple concessions from the community.
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10/20/2017 Should You Really Buy That Home? - NY Times

10/20/2017 Should You Really Buy That Home? - NY Times

Falling in love with a house is easy when it seems to have everything you want. But what if there is more to the house than your eye can see?
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10/19/2017 Brooklyn waterfront condos launch sales from $1.5M - Curbed

10/19/2017 Brooklyn waterfront condos launch sales from $1.5M - Curbed

It took a while, but the boutique condo development at 161 Columbia Street in Brooklyn is officially on the market.
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10/19/2017 Katie Couric’s Park Avenue pad hits market - The Real Deal

10/19/2017 Katie Couric’s Park Avenue pad hits market - The Real Deal

This just in: Journalist Katie Couric is selling her Park Avenue apartment for $8.25 million.
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10/19/2017 This sprawling Upper West Side pad sparked a $3.2M bidding war - NY Post

10/19/2017 This sprawling Upper West Side pad sparked a $3.2M bidding war - NY Post

A sprawling Upper West Side apartment at 110 Riverside Drive owned by the late, legendary Jack Rollins — Woody Allen’s producer — was the subject of an eight-person bidding war and is now in contract for “significantly higher” than its $3.2 million asking price.
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10/17/2017 “It’s a gated community”: Private driveways are back at Manhattan’s luxe condos - The Real Deal

10/17/2017 “It’s a gated community”: Private driveways are back at Manhattan’s luxe condos - The Real Deal

Private driveways and gated courtyards are back en vogue at luxury condominiums in Manhattan.
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10/16/2017 Birchbox Cofounder Buys $14M Manhattan Condo - WWD

10/16/2017 Birchbox Cofounder Buys $14M Manhattan Condo - WWD

Being the beauty box originator has certainly paid off for Birchbox cofounder Hayley Barna, who just dropped almost $14 million on a Manhattan apartment.
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10/16/2017 Sugar Hill floats 66 condos at site of former Park Slope senior center - The Real Deal

10/16/2017 Sugar Hill floats 66 condos at site of former Park Slope senior center - The Real Deal

Harlem-based Sugar Hill Capital Partners is looking to take its 1 Prospect Park West conversion project condo, an application filed with the New York State Attorney General’s office shows.
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10/16/2017 Could a Perfect Tax Storm Strike Your Condo? - NY Times

10/16/2017 Could a Perfect Tax Storm Strike Your Condo? - NY Times

Death and taxes are unavoidable, but at least with taxes you expect to have a rough idea of what will be demanded.
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10/13/2017 Some NYC condo buyers are paying way more in taxes than they ever imagined. Here’s why - The Real Deal

10/13/2017 Some NYC condo buyers are paying way more in taxes than they ever imagined. Here’s why - The Real Deal

Some new condominium buyers in the city are picking up homes with highly optimistic monthly tax estimates. But when the tax man cometh he often wants a lot more money than what was estimated.
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10/13/2017 In Soho, a rare ground-up condo building launches sales from $12.95M - Curbed

10/13/2017 In Soho, a rare ground-up condo building launches sales from $12.95M - Curbed

It’s rare for ground-up buildings to sprout in this area, and 150 Wooster was executed with all the 21st century bells and whistles. The apartments were prewired for Smart Home tech and come with vented AV closets, while the building has built-in cell signal boosters.
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10/13/2017 Amy Poehler pays Will Arnett millions to keep West Village condo - The Real Deal

10/13/2017 Amy Poehler pays Will Arnett millions to keep West Village condo - The Real Deal

“Parks and Recreation” star Amy Poehler paid her ex-husband and fellow comedian Will Arnett $6.5 million to keep their apartment at 1 Morton Square in the West Village, according to records filed with the city Thursday.
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10/12/2017 ‘Orange is the New Black’ actress Natasha Lyonne scopes downtown condo - NY Post

10/12/2017 ‘Orange is the New Black’ actress Natasha Lyonne scopes downtown condo - NY Post

The “Orange Is the New Black” actress, who plays the incarcerated Nicky Nichols on the show, will also star in a new — though yet-to-be-titled — comedy series.
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10/12/2017 Foreclosures soar by 145% in the Bronx - The Real Deal

10/12/2017 Foreclosures soar by 145% in the Bronx - The Real Deal

According to this week’s market reports, foreclosures are up in all five boroughs, and net absorption in Manhattan’s office market was down for the third consecutive quarter.
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10/12/2017 Kips Bay: An Anonymous Neighborhood With Fringe Benefits - NY Times

10/12/2017 Kips Bay: An Anonymous Neighborhood With Fringe Benefits - NY Times

Kips Bay is a neighborhood with the character of a toddler — or, rather, four toddlers immersed in parallel play. Stretching from the East River maybe to Lexington Avenue, and from 23rd Street to roughly 34th Street, it takes on a different aspect along each thoroughfare.
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10/11/2017 J.Lo lists $27M penthouse as she looks for place with A-Rod - NY Post

10/11/2017 J.Lo lists $27M penthouse as she looks for place with A-Rod - NY Post

After Page Six exclusively revealed last month that Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez were apartment-hunting in New York, superstar singer J.Lo’s put her stunning $27 million Manhattan duplex penthouse on the market.
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