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Report: Condos See Higher Taxes as Abatements Expire

Property Owners Have Seen Monthly Tax Bills Double and Even Triple

Owners of newer New York City condominiums are facing higher property taxes, as the once-beneficial tax abatements a…

Residents and Mental Health

What Should a Board Do if Someone is Struggling?

Elevators: When It’s Time to Consider an Upgrade

2 New Regulations Will Take Effect in the Coming Years

Momentum Behind Pied-à-Terre Tax Stalls

NYC Real Estate Industry Lobbies Against Tax on Luxury Second Homes

Hudson Yards' New Arts Center Makes Its Debut

The Shed is Defined by Its Movable Shell

Management

Keys, Key Fobs, and Door Codes

Controlling Access to Your Building

It’s been a long time since most people have felt comfortable just leaving their front doors unlocked. For better or wor…

Management

2019 April

Managing Mental Health Issues

Addressing Residents With Sensitivity

Multifamily Laundry Technology

What's on the Horizon?

Board Malfeasance

What to Do if You Suspect Foul Play

Technology and Property Management

Changing the Game

Finance

Capital Reserve Funds

How Much Do You Really Need?

As community members, co-op and condo owners work together to maintain the greater structure in which they live – not ju…

Finance

Everything You Wanted to Know About Jumbo Loans

How Are They Different From Conventional Loans?

HDFC Co-op Issues: What Was Done in 2018, and What’s to Come This Year

An Advocate for HDFC Co-ops Speaks to The Cooperator

Study: Most New Yorkers Are Shut Out of Buying a Home

Real Estate Investors and High Home Prices Are to Blame, Says Report

2018 November

The Appraisal Process

Knowing Your Worth

On The Board

Access to Documents

Understanding Residents’ Access to Information

Living in a co-op, condo or community association can simplify a lot: maintenance issues that keep single-family homeown…

The Biggest Legal Mistake Boards Make...

and How to Avoid It!

Real-World Security Concerns

What Should Your Building Be Concerned About?

2019 February

Managing Board Conflict

How to Maintain Harmony

2019 February

Self-Management Strategies

Smart Business for Busy Boards

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

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

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

Hint: Keep it Clean!

Facade Inspections

What Do You Look For?

You see them up all over the city - scaffolding, sidewalk sheds, and other indicators that facade work is being carried …

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

2018 March

Roof Maintenance

Taking Care of Your Building From the Top Down

Pest Issues in Multifamily Buildings

What Are the Toughest Ones to Address?

As long as humans have congregated in towns and cities, pests - be they rodents, insects, or even birds - have been a pr…

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

2014 November

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains and Your HOA's Water Supply

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

How to Upgrade Your Kitchen Without Breaking the Bank

Simple Fixes Can Make a Big Difference

Extell Launches Sales at Central Park Tower

When Completed, It Will Be NYC's Tallest Residential Building

A Port of Import

Activity Booms at New Jersey's Port Imperial Development

Green Walls Bring Nature Inside Your Home

They Can Provide Environmental and Health Benefits, Say Experts

Revisiting Passive House Building

New Construction Continues to Strive for Net-Zero or Net-Positive Energy Consumption

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

Wed, Apr 24, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

CNYC Annual Meeting & Election Of 6 Directors

Wed, Apr 24, 6:00pm – 7:00pm add to calendar 24-04-2019 18:00 24-04-2019 19:00 America/New_York CNYC Annual Meeting & Election Of 6 Directors Updates on Key Issues – Dinner – Networking Opportunities - All are Welcome but advance Registration Is Required - Call CNYC at 212 496-7400 to reserve your place or register online at www.CNYC.coop. New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St, New York, NY 10023, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC Annual Meeting & Election Of 6 Directors

Updates on Key Issues – Dinner – Networking Opportunities - All are Welcome but advance Registration Is Required - Call CNYC at 212 496-7400 to reserve your place or register online at www.CNYC.coop.

New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St, New York, NY 10023, USA map

Sat, Apr 27, 8:30am – 3:00pm

CAI-CT: Condo, Inc. 1

Sat, Apr 27, 8:30am – 3:00pm add to calendar 27-04-2019 08:30 27-04-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI-CT: Condo, Inc. 1 The Business of Running your Community Rates $50 - CAI Members $100 - Non-Members Do you serve on the board of your association? Are you considering serving? Whether you are a seasoned board member, a recently elected board member or unit owner wanting to understand more about how an association runs, this is course it for you! For information: Ellen Felix ellen@caict.org, 860-633-5692. JP Maguire Associates, 266 Brookside Rd, Waterbury, CT 06708, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-CT: Condo, Inc. 1

The Business of Running your Community Rates $50 - CAI Members $100 - Non-Members Do you serve on the board of your association? Are you considering serving? Whether you are a seasoned board member, a recently elected board member or unit owner wanting to understand more about how an association runs, this is course it for you! For information: Ellen Felix ellen@caict.org, 860-633-5692.

JP Maguire Associates, 266 Brookside Rd, Waterbury, CT 06708, USA map

Thu, May 2, 9:00am – 11:00am

CAI-Hudson Valley: HOA Condo Roundtable Educationals

Thu, May 2, 9:00am – 11:00am add to calendar 02-05-2019 09:00 02-05-2019 11:00 America/New_York CAI-Hudson Valley: HOA Condo Roundtable Educationals Grab a seat with your group. Attendees choose topics and our industry leaders rotate table to table and provide answers. Wrap up with a summary discussion and some door prizes! NO CHARGE and limited to board members, managers, volunteers. To register: info@brainerdcommunications.com or 888-445-7946. Homewood Suites by Hilton Newburgh-Stewart Airport, 180 Breunig Rd, New Windsor, NY 12553, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Hudson Valley: HOA Condo Roundtable Educationals

Grab a seat with your group. Attendees choose topics and our industry leaders rotate table to table and provide answers. Wrap up with a summary discussion and some door prizes! NO CHARGE and limited to board members, managers, volunteers. To register: info@brainerdcommunications.com or 888-445-7946.

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

Thu, May 2, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI-Hudson Valley: HOA/Condo Roundtable Educationals

Thu, May 2, 1:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 02-05-2019 13:00 02-05-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI-Hudson Valley: HOA/Condo Roundtable Educationals Grab a seat with your group. Attendees choose topics and our industry leaders rotate table to table and provide answers. Wrap up with a summary discussion and some door prizes! NO CHARGE and limited to board members, managers, volunteers. To register: info@brainerdcommunications.com or 888-445-7946. Ruth's Chris, Westchester Marriott, 670 Plains Rd., Tarrytown, NY MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Hudson Valley: HOA/Condo Roundtable Educationals

Ruth's Chris, Westchester Marriott, 670 Plains Rd., Tarrytown, NY map

Thu, May 2, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Anderson Kill's Co-op and Condo Group Presents a Seminar Series Part III: "Everything You Need to Know for Your Annual Meeting"

Thu, May 2, 4:30pm – 5:30pm add to calendar 02-05-2019 16:30 02-05-2019 17:30 America/New_York Anderson Kill's Co-op and Condo Group Presents a Seminar Series Part III: "Everything You Need to Know for Your Annual Meeting" 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: California 1.0 general, New York 1.0 PP, Pennsylvania 1.0 substantive. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. For information, visit www.andersonkill.com. 1251 6th Ave, 42nd Fl., New York, NY 10020, USA MM/DD/YYYY

Anderson Kill's Co-op and Condo Group Presents a Seminar Series Part III: "Everything You Need to Know for Your Annual Meeting"

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: California 1.0 general, New York 1.0 PP, Pennsylvania 1.0 substantive. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. For information, visit www.andersonkill.com.

1251 6th Ave, 42nd Fl., New York, NY 10020, USA map

Wed, May 8, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

CAI-CT: Spring Fling

Wed, May 8, 3:00pm – 5:00pm add to calendar 08-05-2019 15:00 08-05-2019 17:00 America/New_York CAI-CT: Spring Fling Our Spring Fling Event includes an education program from 3:00 - 5:00 pm open to homeowners & managers. Immediately following is our networking party which is open to everyone. Please register for this event by the status that best describes you. (i.e. Homeowner, Manager, Service Provider). For information, visit Ellen Felix, ellen@caict.org, 860-633-5692 Auerfarm, 158 Auer Farm Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-CT: Spring Fling

Our Spring Fling Event includes an education program from 3:00 - 5:00 pm open to homeowners & managers. Immediately following is our networking party which is open to everyone. Please register for this event by the status that best describes you. (i.e. Homeowner, Manager, Service Provider). For information, visit Ellen Felix, ellen@caict.org, 860-633-5692

Auerfarm, 158 Auer Farm Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002, USA map

Tue, May 14, 7:30am – 11:30am

Bisnow: Redefining New York's Neighborhoods & Hottest Emerging Markets

Tue, May 14, 7:30am – 11:30am add to calendar 14-05-2019 07:30 14-05-2019 11:30 America/New_York Bisnow: Redefining New York's Neighborhoods & Hottest Emerging Markets Neighborhoods in NYC tend to start out on the fridge with some great foundations, grow in popularity, see continued capital investment pour in, and then get too expensive for most of the initial residents. How can one best time this cycle and find a way to get in on an emerging market before everyone else knows? Join us and find out! For information, visit www.bisnow.com. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

Bisnow: Redefining New York's Neighborhoods & Hottest Emerging Markets

Neighborhoods in NYC tend to start out on the fridge with some great foundations, grow in popularity, see continued capital investment pour in, and then get too expensive for most of the initial residents. How can one best time this cycle and find a way to get in on an emerging market before everyone else knows? Join us and find out! For information, visit www.bisnow.com.

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Wed, May 15 – Sun, May 19

CAI Annual Conference - Orlando, Florida

Wed, May 15 – Sun, May 19 add to calendar 15-05-2019 00:00 19-05-2019 00:00 America/New_York CAI Annual Conference - Orlando, Florida The CAI Annual Conference and Exposition provides education sessions on operations, leadership, innovative business practices and new products and technologies. Industry professionals and homeowner volunteer leaders from around the world come together to discuss critical issues, network and learn about the latest community association trends. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Annual Conference - Orlando, Florida

The CAI Annual Conference and Exposition provides education sessions on operations, leadership, innovative business practices and new products and technologies. Industry professionals and homeowner volunteer leaders from around the world come together to discuss critical issues, network and learn about the latest community association trends. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.

Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA map

Wed, May 15, 10:00am – 4:00pm

The Cooperator Expo New Jersey

Wed, May 15, 10:00am – 4:00pm add to calendar 15-05-2019 10:00 15-05-2019 16:00 America/New_York The Cooperator Expo New Jersey A must attend for all board members, property managers, condo & HOA decision makers and apartment building owners. Learn about the latest services from more than 300 exhibitors. Attend educational seminars, network with your peers and get free advice from industry experts. For more information, visit www.nj-expo.com. Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ 07094, USA MM/DD/YYYY

The Cooperator Expo New Jersey

A must attend for all board members, property managers, condo & HOA decision makers and apartment building owners. Learn about the latest services from more than 300 exhibitors. Attend educational seminars, network with your peers and get free advice from industry experts. For more information, visit www.nj-expo.com.

Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ 07094, USA map

Wed, May 15, 10:30am – 5:00pm

The Real Deal: NYC Real Estate Showcase & Forum

Wed, May 15, 10:30am – 5:00pm add to calendar 15-05-2019 10:30 15-05-2019 17:00 America/New_York The Real Deal: NYC Real Estate Showcase & Forum The Real Deal presents its 12th Annual NYC Real Estate Showcase & Forum on May 15. Attend and join over 4,500 professionals in networking, deal-making, and gaining insight on industry trends through panel discussion. More details to come. For information, visit www.therealdeal.com. Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, USA MM/DD/YYYY

The Real Deal: NYC Real Estate Showcase & Forum

The Real Deal presents its 12th Annual NYC Real Estate Showcase & Forum on May 15. Attend and join over 4,500 professionals in networking, deal-making, and gaining insight on industry trends through panel discussion. More details to come. For information, visit www.therealdeal.com.

Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, USA map

Thu, May 16, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

CAI-LI Membership Meeting and Educational Seminar: "Fire Safety"

Thu, May 16, 6:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 16-05-2019 18:00 16-05-2019 20:00 America/New_York CAI-LI Membership Meeting and Educational Seminar: "Fire Safety" For information, visit www.cai-li.org. Fairfiield at St. James HOA Clubhouse, 1 Fairfield Drive, St. James, NY MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-LI Membership Meeting and Educational Seminar: "Fire Safety"

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

Fairfiield at St. James HOA Clubhouse, 1 Fairfield Drive, St. James, NY map

Thu, May 23, 4:00pm – 8:45pm

FirstService Residential: Sustainability Expo 2019

Thu, May 23, 4:00pm – 8:45pm add to calendar 23-05-2019 16:00 23-05-2019 20:45 America/New_York FirstService Residential: Sustainability Expo 2019 Join us for an interactive opportunity to meet with experts on energy efficiency and building science. With a focus on NYS energy laws, the event will feature vendors, panel discussions, and the opportunity to find out how your building compares to other properties in your area. For information, visit www.https://www.fsresidential.com/new-york/news-and-events/events-and-seminars/sustainability-expo-2019. 622 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA MM/DD/YYYY

FirstService Residential: Sustainability Expo 2019

Join us for an interactive opportunity to meet with experts on energy efficiency and building science. With a focus on NYS energy laws, the event will feature vendors, panel discussions, and the opportunity to find out how your building compares to other properties in your area. For information, visit www.https://www.fsresidential.com/new-york/news-and-events/events-and-seminars/sustainability-expo-2019.

622 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA map

Tue, Jun 4, 6:00pm – 9:30pm

Introduction to Co-Op Board Responsibilities: An Intensive Seminar for New Directors

Tue, Jun 4, 6:00pm – 9:30pm add to calendar 04-06-2019 18:00 04-06-2019 21:30 America/New_York Introduction to Co-Op Board Responsibilities: An Intensive Seminar for New Directors In this 2-session class, attorney Marc Luxemburg and property manager Gregory Carlson examine all aspects of operating cooperatives. The class is limited to board members of housing cooperatives. It is jointly sponsored by CNYC, the Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives and Condominiums and the Association of Riverdale Cooperatives, each of whose members attend at the member rate.. Advanced registration is required. A light supper is served in the break. The cost is $125 per person if your cooperative is a member of CNYC; FNYHC, CAI Big Apple Chapter or ARC; $200 for non- members. Pre-reserve, by phone (212) 496- 7400 or e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop . Payment sent to CNYC at 250 West 57 Street, Suite 730, NYC 10107 confirms your registration. There is a surcharge of $15 for late payment. For information, visit www.cnyc.com. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

Introduction to Co-Op Board Responsibilities: An Intensive Seminar for New Directors

In this 2-session class, attorney Marc Luxemburg and property manager Gregory Carlson examine all aspects of operating cooperatives. The class is limited to board members of housing cooperatives. It is jointly sponsored by CNYC, the Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives and Condominiums and the Association of Riverdale Cooperatives, each of whose members attend at the member rate.. Advanced registration is required. A light supper is served in the break. The cost is $125 per person if your cooperative is a member of CNYC; FNYHC, CAI Big Apple Chapter or ARC; $200 for non- members. Pre-reserve, by phone (212) 496- 7400 or e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop . Payment sent to CNYC at 250 West 57 Street, Suite 730, NYC 10107 confirms your registration. There is a surcharge of $15 for late payment. For information, visit www.cnyc.com.

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Tue, Jun 11, 9:00am – 11:00am

NYC Bar Association: Current Governance Issues in Cooperatives & Condominiums

Tue, Jun 11, 9:00am – 11:00am add to calendar 11-06-2019 09:00 11-06-2019 11:00 America/New_York NYC Bar Association: Current Governance Issues in Cooperatives & Condominiums This updated annual seminar is intended for attorneys who represent cooperatives and condominiums and, in particular, those who serve as directors on cooperative and condominium boards. Presentations will be provided on important topics relating to current governance issues. For information, visit www.nycbar.org. New York City Bar Association, 42 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USA MM/DD/YYYY

NYC Bar Association: Current Governance Issues in Cooperatives & Condominiums

This updated annual seminar is intended for attorneys who represent cooperatives and condominiums and, in particular, those who serve as directors on cooperative and condominium boards. Presentations will be provided on important topics relating to current governance issues. For information, visit www.nycbar.org.

New York City Bar Association, 42 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USA map

Tue, Jun 11, 6:00pm – 9:30pm

Introduction to Co-Op Board Responsibilities: An Intensive Seminar for New Directors

Tue, Jun 11, 6:00pm – 9:30pm add to calendar 11-06-2019 18:00 11-06-2019 21:30 America/New_York Introduction to Co-Op Board Responsibilities: An Intensive Seminar for New Directors In this 2-session class, attorney Marc Luxemburg and property manager Gregory Carlson examine all aspects of operating cooperatives. The class is limited to board members of housing cooperatives. It is jointly sponsored by CNYC, the Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives and Condominiums and the Association of Riverdale Cooperatives, each of whose members attend at the member rate.. Advanced registration is required. A light supper is served in the break. The cost is $125 per person if your cooperative is a member of CNYC; FNYHC, CAI Big Apple Chapter or ARC; $200 for non- members. Pre-reserve, by phone (212) 496- 7400 or e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop . Payment sent to CNYC at 250 West 57 Street, Suite 730, NYC 10107 confirms your registration. There is a surcharge of $15 for late payment. For information, visit www.cnyc.com. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

Introduction to Co-Op Board Responsibilities: An Intensive Seminar for New Directors

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Thu, Jun 13, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Anderson Kill's 17th Annual Directors and Officers Liability Insurance Conference

Thu, Jun 13, 3:00pm – 5:00pm add to calendar 13-06-2019 15:00 13-06-2019 17:00 America/New_York Anderson Kill's 17th Annual Directors and Officers Liability Insurance Conference During Anderson Kill's 17th Annual Directors & Officers Liability Insurance Conference we will provide a review of 2018 and an overview of D&O liability and insurance “hot topics” for 2019. In two hours, our panel of attorneys, brokers and risk managers will discuss the intricacies of insurance protection for directors and officers and the companies for which they're responsible. For information, visit www.andersonkill.com. d&d Building, 979 3rd Ave, 14th Fl., New York, NY 10022, USA MM/DD/YYYY

Anderson Kill's 17th Annual Directors and Officers Liability Insurance Conference

During Anderson Kill's 17th Annual Directors & Officers Liability Insurance Conference we will provide a review of 2018 and an overview of D&O liability and insurance “hot topics” for 2019. In two hours, our panel of attorneys, brokers and risk managers will discuss the intricacies of insurance protection for directors and officers and the companies for which they're responsible. For information, visit www.andersonkill.com.

d&d Building, 979 3rd Ave, 14th Fl., New York, NY 10022, USA map

Tue, Jun 18, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Jun 18, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 18-06-2019 20:00 18-06-2019 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, Jun 19, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

IREM-NY: Annual Rooftop Cocktail Party

Wed, Jun 19, 5:30pm – 7:30pm add to calendar 19-06-2019 17:30 19-06-2019 19:30 America/New_York IREM-NY: Annual Rooftop Cocktail Party Cocktails. Hors d'oeuvres. Great views. Even better people. Wednesday, June 13th on the rooftop of 230 FIFTH. Tickets: $65.00 member/$75.00 non-member. For information, visit www.iremnyc.org 230 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA MM/DD/YYYY

IREM-NY: Annual Rooftop Cocktail Party

Cocktails. Hors d'oeuvres. Great views. Even better people. Wednesday, June 13th on the rooftop of 230 FIFTH. Tickets: $65.00 member/$75.00 non-member. For information, visit www.iremnyc.org

230 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA map

Thu, Jun 20, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

CAI-LI: Bowling Event

Thu, Jun 20, 6:00pm – 9:00pm add to calendar 20-06-2019 18:00 20-06-2019 21:00 America/New_York CAI-LI: Bowling Event Food and refreshments will be served. For information, visit www.cai-li.org. Bowlmor Long Island, 895 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY 11747, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-LI: Bowling Event

Food and refreshments will be served. For information, visit www.cai-li.org.

Bowlmor Long Island, 895 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY 11747, USA map

Tue, Jun 25, 8:00pm – 11:00pm

NYC DOB: Homeowners Night

Tue, Jun 25, 8:00pm – 11:00pm add to calendar 25-06-2019 20:00 25-06-2019 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

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Although this studio is cosy — real estate jargon for “the size of a shoebox” — it might work for a single person of moderate means.
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4/17/2019 Amendment to close zoning loophole ‘misses the point wildly,’ says city council committee - Curbed

City Council members are pushing to revert a contested zoning amendment that seeks to shrink mechanical voids used to beef up building heights back to the city’s initial, slightly stricter proposal.
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4/16/2019 West Harlem’s historic corridor is changing fast — and for the better - NY Post

While the Second Avenue subway extension plans cloud the future of 125th Street east of Madison Avenue, as we recently reported, the central and western blocks of Harlem’s historic crosstown corridor are changing fast — and usually for the better.
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4/16/2019 NYC's ghost towers - The Real Deal

Over the course of the last several years, billionaire Ken Griffin went on what can only be described as a real estate buying binge.
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4/15/2019 Jeff Bezos is apartment hunting at this record-breaking Manhattan condo - The Real Deal

Amazon may have abandoned its plans for New York City, but its founder Jeff Bezos hasn’t.
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4/15/2019 Condo property taxes rise as abatements end - Crain's New York Business

Property taxes are on the rise for owners of newer condominiums, a new report by StreetEasy found.
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4/15/2019 5 Injured In Condo Fire Sunday In Valley Cottage - Patch

An intense fire in the condominium complex off Mountainview Avenue Sunday afternoon injured five, one critically. Ten units were destroyed and 15 families were displaced.
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4/15/2019 Father of four killed in crane accident at SoHo construction site - WPIX

A construction worker who was a father of four and war veteran died early Saturday during a crane incident at a Manhattan construction site.
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4/12/2019 Tribeca penthouse with wraparound terrace, outdoor hot tub wants $20M - Curbed

A 4,600-square-foot penthouse in Tribeca’s Sterling Mason condo at 71 Laight Street has just listed for $20 million. The seven-story building, once one of the neighborhood’s hottest properties, was designed by Morris Adjmi Architects. This penthouse is one of three in the building.
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4/10/2019 $7 Million Trump Building Condo Tied to Scandal-Scarred Foreign Leader - NY Times

The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Manhattan, near the southwest corner of Central Park, is a 44-story building with a mix of luxury condominiums and hotel suites that go for more than $2,500 a night.
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4/10/2019 City overwhelmingly votes to close mechanical void loophole - Curbed

The City Planning Commission approved a zoning amendment that cracks down on excessive mechanical voids after weeks of fierce back and forth from opponents and advocates.
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4/10/2019 Posh developments are now using robot valets - NY Post

These days, developers won’t dare offer your car a home that isn’t as swanky as your own — call it an autominium.
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