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Real-World Security Concerns

What Should Your Building Be Concerned About?

Everyone wants to feel safe and secure in their homes -- but it's easy to get carried away and waste resources on over-t…

Queens Residential Performance in 2018 Sends Mixed Signals

Douglas Elliman Unveils Q4 Report

Time to Call It Quits?

When Management Breaks Up With a Client Community

Exit Amazon

Reversal of the Retail Giant's HQ2 Plan Impacts LIC

Flushing Is Flushed With Residential Development

Several Significant Projects Underway in Queens Neighborhood

Management

Technology and Property Management

Changing the Game

Technology - in the form of mobile apps, improved connectivity, and the Internet of Things - has forever changed how pro…

Management

Managing Smaller Buildings

How Size Matters

2019 January

Welcome Aboard

Acclimating New Association Staff Members

2019 January

Running Small Associations

Unique Communities, Unique Needs

2019 January

Addressing Management Problems

Communication, Mediation, Cooperation

Finance

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

In the last couple of months, The Cooperator has been covering the recent issues surrounding Housing Development Fun…

Finance

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

HDFC Co-ops and Foreclosures: Resolution and Restoration?

Experts Weigh in on What Could Be Done

Upper Manhattan Forum Addresses HDFC Co-op Concerns

Assembly Member Holds Meeting to Discuss Ongoing Issues About HDFCs

On The Board

Board Optics

The Perception of Performance

Community association and co-op boards typically consist of elected volunteers whose job is to serve the best interests …

2019 January

Amending Rules

Updating Bylaws and House Rules to Fit Your Community

What Traits Characterize the Best Functioning Boards?

(Hint: It's Communication!)

Your Pet Policy vs. NYC's Human Rights Commission

New Guidance Requires 'Cooperative Dialogue'

2018 November

Handling Conflicts

When Should the Board Intervene?

How Has the Manager's Role Changed Over Time?

New Decades, New Job Descriptions

Some things in the property management game never change; the need for top-notch communication skills, good people manag…

What's the Most Challenging Aspect of Property Management?

Two Pros Weigh In

Switching Management Companies

What Documents Are Needed?

Changing Management Companies

What Documentation Does Your Board Need?

How Do You Choose a New Management Firm?

Questions to Ask, Criteria to Check

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 …

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

2014 February

Howdy, Neighbor

Cultivating a Sense of Community

Maintenance

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…

2019 January

Soundproofing

Multifamily Silence Technology

Pest Issues in Multifamily Buildings

What Are the Toughest Ones to Address?

2018 December

Preparing Your Community for Emergencies

Readiness Is Everything

Reducing Energy Costs - and Waste

What Are Some Steps Boards Can Take?

What Are the Biggest Landscaping Challenges in NYC?

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

Keeping plants alive and thriving is a challenge for most of us -- add in the environmental stressors and space constrai…

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

2018 March

Planning Ahead

Staying on Top of Building Maintenance

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…

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

2014 November

Boiler Maintenance Basics

The Heat is On

Organizations

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

NYC Finally Has Its Own CAI Chapter

Group Introduces Big Apple CAI

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, Feb 27, 12:00am – 2:00am

CNYC: Self-Management 101: A 3-Session Program for Small Buildings

Wed, Feb 27, 12:00am – 2:00am add to calendar 27-02-2019 00:00 27-02-2019 02:00 America/New_York CNYC: Self-Management 101: A 3-Session Program for Small Buildings This 3-part class gives boards of very small buildings the tools they need to run their buildings efficiently, and to use professionals and vendors to best advantage. Registrants are strongly encouraged to attend all three sessions, the first presents an administrative overview; the second focuses on the physical plant and the third on financial responsibilities. Representatives of CNYC member buildings attend the series for $100; non-affiliates are welcome at a fee of $90 per session, payable in advance. Advance reservations are required. Call the CNYC office at (212) 496-7400 or send e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop to to pre-reserve your place. Your payment confirms your registration. To pay at the door, pre- register and add $15. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC: Self-Management 101: A 3-Session Program for Small Buildings

This 3-part class gives boards of very small buildings the tools they need to run their buildings efficiently, and to use professionals and vendors to best advantage. Registrants are strongly encouraged to attend all three sessions, the first presents an administrative overview; the second focuses on the physical plant and the third on financial responsibilities. Representatives of CNYC member buildings attend the series for $100; non-affiliates are welcome at a fee of $90 per session, payable in advance. Advance reservations are required. Call the CNYC office at (212) 496-7400 or send e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop to to pre-reserve your place. Your payment confirms your registration. To pay at the door, pre- register and add $15.

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Wed, Mar 6, 12:00am – 2:00am

CNYC: Self-Management 101: A 3-Session Program for Small Buildings

Wed, Mar 6, 12:00am – 2:00am add to calendar 06-03-2019 00:00 06-03-2019 02:00 America/New_York CNYC: Self-Management 101: A 3-Session Program for Small Buildings This 3-part class gives boards of very small buildings the tools they need to run their buildings efficiently, and to use professionals and vendors to best advantage. Registrants are strongly encouraged to attend all three sessions, the first presents an administrative overview; the second focuses on the physical plant and the third on financial responsibilities. Representatives of CNYC member buildings attend the series for $100; non-affiliates are welcome at a fee of $90 per session, payable in advance. Advance reservations are required. Call the CNYC office at (212) 496-7400 or send e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop to to pre-reserve your place. Your payment confirms your registration. To pay at the door, pre- register and add $15. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC: Self-Management 101: A 3-Session Program for Small Buildings

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Thu, Mar 7, 7:45am – 2:15pm

9th Annual Brooklyn Real Estate Summit, presented by JLL

Thu, Mar 7, 7:45am – 2:15pm add to calendar 07-03-2019 07:45 07-03-2019 14:15 America/New_York 9th Annual Brooklyn Real Estate Summit, presented by JLL GreenPearl is excited to announce the return of the Brooklyn Real Estate Summit presented by JLL for its 9th year. On March 7th, Brooklyn’s most active developers, investors, owners, and operators gather to explore new opportunities and resolve key obstacles in one of New York City’s most complex real estate markets. For information, visit <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-brooklyn-real-estate-summit-presented-by-jll-registration-51987200115" target="_blank" id="ow1024" __is_owner="true">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-brooklyn-real-estate-summit-presented-by-jll-registration-51987200115</a>. Brooklyn, NY, USA MM/DD/YYYY

9th Annual Brooklyn Real Estate Summit, presented by JLL

GreenPearl is excited to announce the return of the Brooklyn Real Estate Summit presented by JLL for its 9th year. On March 7th, Brooklyn’s most active developers, investors, owners, and operators gather to explore new opportunities and resolve key obstacles in one of New York City’s most complex real estate markets. For information, visit <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-brooklyn-real-estate-summit-presented-by-jll-registration-51987200115"; target="_blank" id="ow1024" __is_owner="true">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-brooklyn-real-estate-summit-presented-by-jll-registration-51987200115</a>;.

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Wed, Mar 20, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI Webinar: Thriving in Place: Aging Residents in Community Associations

Wed, Mar 20, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 20-03-2019 14:00 20-03-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI Webinar: Thriving in Place: Aging Residents in Community Associations As today’s population ages, successful homeowners associations and condominiums must adapt to aging residents’ needs. Learn how managers and association leaders can work together to create a plan for community residents who are aging in place. Discover solutions and ideas to implement in building programs, get educated on exactly what it means to age in place, and gain insights on how to anticipate the needs and concerns of aging residents. Members: USD $69.00 Non-Members:USD $99.00 (Join CAI and Save!). For information, visit www.caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: Thriving in Place: Aging Residents in Community Associations

As today’s population ages, successful homeowners associations and condominiums must adapt to aging residents’ needs. Learn how managers and association leaders can work together to create a plan for community residents who are aging in place. Discover solutions and ideas to implement in building programs, get educated on exactly what it means to age in place, and gain insights on how to anticipate the needs and concerns of aging residents. Members: USD $69.00 Non-Members:USD $99.00 (Join CAI and Save!). For information, visit www.caionline.org.

Wed, Mar 20, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

CNYC: Workshop for Building Treasurers

Wed, Mar 20, 7:00pm – 9:00pm add to calendar 20-03-2019 19:00 20-03-2019 21:00 America/New_York CNYC: Workshop for Building Treasurers Treasurers are responsible for all aspects of the financial health of their cooperatives and condominiums--all are potential discussion topics at the Treasurers' Workshop.. This is not a 'how-to' presentation, but rather an opportunity for treasurers to 'talk shop' with one another and to seek guidance from accountant Rick Montanye Issues raised by participants set the agenda. Treasurers (and other board members) of CNYC member cooperatives and condominiums attend at no cost, as can treasurers from FNYHC, CCC, ARC and UHAB, but advanced registration is required. Non-members are very welcome at a fee of $50, 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: Workshop for Building Treasurers

Treasurers are responsible for all aspects of the financial health of their cooperatives and condominiums--all are potential discussion topics at the Treasurers' Workshop.. This is not a 'how-to' presentation, but rather an opportunity for treasurers to 'talk shop' with one another and to seek guidance from accountant Rick Montanye Issues raised by participants set the agenda. Treasurers (and other board members) of CNYC member cooperatives and condominiums attend at no cost, as can treasurers from FNYHC, CCC, ARC and UHAB, but advanced registration is required. Non-members are very welcome at a fee of $50, 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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Tue, Mar 26, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

CAI-Hudson Valley: Educational Seminar

Tue, Mar 26, 5:00pm – 7:00pm add to calendar 26-03-2019 17:00 26-03-2019 19:00 America/New_York CAI-Hudson Valley: Educational Seminar Session 1: “Capital Projects and Ways to Finance”; Session 2: “How Restoration and Insurance go ‘Hand in Hand’” No cost and limited to managers, board members and volunteers. To register, info@brainerdcommunications.com or 888-445-7946. Hampton Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs Downtown, 25 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Hudson Valley: Educational Seminar

Session 1: “Capital Projects and Ways to Finance”; Session 2: “How Restoration and Insurance go ‘Hand in Hand’” No cost and limited to managers, board members and volunteers. To register, info@brainerdcommunications.com or 888-445-7946.

Hampton Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs Downtown, 25 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA map

Tue, Mar 26, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

CNYC: Self-Management 101: A 3-Session Program for Small Buildings

Tue, Mar 26, 7:00pm – 9:00pm add to calendar 26-03-2019 19:00 26-03-2019 21:00 America/New_York CNYC: Self-Management 101: A 3-Session Program for Small Buildings This 3-part class gives boards of very small buildings the tools they need to run their buildings efficiently, and to use professionals and vendors to best advantage. Registrants are strongly encouraged to attend all three sessions, the first presents an administrative overview; the second focuses on the physical plant and the third on financial responsibilities. Representatives of CNYC member buildings attend the series for $100; non-affiliates are welcome at a fee of $90 per session, payable in advance. Advance reservations are required. Call the CNYC office at (212) 496-7400 or send e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop to to pre-reserve your place. Your payment confirms your registration. To pay at the door, pre- register and add $15. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC: Self-Management 101: A 3-Session Program for Small Buildings

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Thu, Mar 28, 2:00pm – 6:00pm

FirstService Residential: Emergency Preparedness Symposium

Thu, Mar 28, 2:00pm – 6:00pm add to calendar 28-03-2019 14:00 28-03-2019 18:00 America/New_York FirstService Residential: Emergency Preparedness Symposium Join FirstService Residential for an interactive emergency preparedness event specifically designed for property managers, superintendents, resident managers and board members. For information, visit www.fsresidential.com/new-york. 622 3rd Ave, 14th Fl., New York, NY 10017, USA MM/DD/YYYY

FirstService Residential: Emergency Preparedness Symposium

Join FirstService Residential for an interactive emergency preparedness event specifically designed for property managers, superintendents, resident managers and board members. For information, visit www.fsresidential.com/new-york.

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

Thu, Apr 4, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Anderson Kill's Co-op and Condo Group Presents a Seminar Series Part II: "Legal Update"

Thu, Apr 4, 4:30pm – 5:30pm add to calendar 04-04-2019 16:30 04-04-2019 17:30 America/New_York Anderson Kill's Co-op and Condo Group Presents a Seminar Series Part II: "Legal Update" Updates in the law happen every year and it is important for coop and condo boards to keep informed of the new requirements affecting their buildings. This seminar will focus on the most recent new rules and regulations for coop and condos, ranging from disclosure of conflicts of interest to instituting a smoking policy, from filing bedbug history reports to installation of water-saving fixtures. We will go through the deadlines for compliance and how coop and condo boards can effectively implement these new policies. Registration: 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; seminar: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.; networking cocktail reception: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.. 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 II: "Legal Update"

Updates in the law happen every year and it is important for coop and condo boards to keep informed of the new requirements affecting their buildings. This seminar will focus on the most recent new rules and regulations for coop and condos, ranging from disclosure of conflicts of interest to instituting a smoking policy, from filing bedbug history reports to installation of water-saving fixtures. We will go through the deadlines for compliance and how coop and condo boards can effectively implement these new policies. Registration: 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; seminar: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.; networking cocktail reception: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.. For information, visit www.andersonkill.com.

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

Tue, Apr 9, 10:00pm – 1:30am

CNYC: Introduction To Co-Op Board Responsibilities: An Intensive Seminar For New Directors

Tue, Apr 9, 10:00pm – 1:30am add to calendar 09-04-2019 22:00 10-04-2019 01:30 America/New_York CNYC: 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. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC: 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.

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Thu, Apr 11, 9:00am – 4:30pm

The Cooperator Expo New York

Thu, Apr 11, 9:00am – 4:30pm add to calendar 11-04-2019 09:00 11-04-2019 16:30 America/New_York The Cooperator Expo New York Learn about the latest building services from more than 300 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 more information and to register, visit https://coopexpo.com. New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA MM/DD/YYYY

The Cooperator Expo New York

Learn about the latest building services from more than 300 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 more information and to register, visit https://coopexpo.com.

New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA map

Tue, Apr 16, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Bisnow's Multifamily Annual Conference (BMAC) Tri-State 2019

Tue, Apr 16, 8:00am – 5:00pm add to calendar 16-04-2019 08:00 16-04-2019 17:00 America/New_York Bisnow's Multifamily Annual Conference (BMAC) Tri-State 2019 At BMAC Tri-State we will be diving into: rising interest rates, and multifamily financing; development risks: trade tariffs, construction labor shortages, government regulations; second cities, the quest for the urban lifestyle and proximity to what matters; new technology, artificial intelligence and amenities; affordability; investment opportunity and trends. For information, visit www.bisnow.com. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

Bisnow's Multifamily Annual Conference (BMAC) Tri-State 2019

At BMAC Tri-State we will be diving into: rising interest rates, and multifamily financing; development risks: trade tariffs, construction labor shortages, government regulations; second cities, the quest for the urban lifestyle and proximity to what matters; new technology, artificial intelligence and amenities; affordability; investment opportunity and trends. For information, visit www.bisnow.com.

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Tue, Apr 16, 10:00pm – 1:30am

CNYC: Introduction To Co-Op Board Responsibilities: An Intensive Seminar For New Directors

Tue, Apr 16, 10:00pm – 1:30am add to calendar 16-04-2019 22:00 17-04-2019 01:30 America/New_York CNYC: 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. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC: Introduction To Co-Op Board Responsibilities: An Intensive Seminar For New Directors

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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

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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

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2/20/2019 Loft in JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s building asks $4M - NY Post

A fourth-floor unit in the Tribeca building where the late John Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette lived for the three years before their deaths has hit the market for $3.97 million.
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2/20/2019 State lawmaker proposes limits on ceiling heights to curb excessively tall towers - Curbed

A state lawmaker is gunning for more aggressive restrictions on the vast mechanical voids developers often abuse to boost their buildings’ heights as a “more robust” solution to the de Blasio administration’s recent zoning amendment.
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2/20/2019 Why Amazon’s Queens fiasco is reminiscent of an old Bronx flub - NY Post

It’s déjà vu all over again. A decade ago, the Bronx was poised for the retail redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory by Related.
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2/20/2019 City Issues Subpoena For Information On Airbnb Listings In NYC - Gothamist

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday announced that the city had issued a subpoena against the home-sharing giant Airbnb, demanding information on approximately 20,000 Airbnb listings in New York City, saying that such sites encourage the use of illegal hotels that wind up draining the city's affordable housing supply.
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2/19/2019 New York state accuses Brooklyn co-op managing agent of defrauding elderly shareholders - Legal NewsLine

The state of New York is suing a managing agent of a Brooklyn cooperatively owned apartment building for allegedly defrauding elderly co-op shareholders through the "below market sale" of apartments and hiding a $100,000 commission.
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2/19/2019 High-priced condos sell at a loss more often than non-luxe apartments - Curbed

Millionaires and billionaires who use Manhattan real estate like a real-life game of Monopoly don’t always collect on their investments. In fact, luxury apartments are significantly more likely to sell at a loss than the average slice of New York real estate.
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2/19/2019 Who's left holding the, um, Amazon box? - Crain's New York Business

Even though Amazon had yet to arrive, its abrupt decision to reverse course and drop its planned second headquarters in Long Island City will have a big impact on the Queens neighborhood.
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2/15/2019 Nightmare Tenant Terrifying Neighbors In Brooklyn Apartment With Bizarre, Menacing Behavior - CBS New York

Neighbors in one Brooklyn building are terrified, after they say a nightmare neighbor won’t leave them alone.
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2/15/2019 ‘Gotham’ Star Ben McKenzie Sells Gotham Condo (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety

“Gotham” star Ben McKenzie has sold a condo at the eco-minded Riverhouse complex in New York City’s Battery Park City that was last listed at $2.675 million.
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2/15/2019 Upper West Side Condo Lists for $21.5M, Down From $30M - Mansion Global

A renovated 42nd-floor apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, has been listed for $21.5 million, down from $30 million when it was first listed in September 2017.
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2/14/2019 Long Island City brokers despair over Amazon's abrupt reversal - Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc.’s decision to drop its expansion plans in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens plunged local real estate brokers into despair – just months after the euphoria that followed the company’s announcement that it would open offices there and bring thousands of jobs. But not just despair. Also anger.
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2/14/2019 Amazon Pulls Out of Planned New York City Campus - NY Times

Amazon said on Thursday that it was canceling plans to build a corporate campus in New York City. The company had planned to build a sprawling complex in Long Island City, Queens, in exchange for nearly $3 billion in state and city incentives.
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2/14/2019 Solow files to demolish Billionaires Row buildings in prep for possible tower - Crain's New York Business

Sheldon Solow's development company is aiming to raze a pair of buildings along Billionaire's Row in what appears to be preparations for a new tower.
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2/14/2019 Elliman scion Michael Lorber drops $4M on Park Ave. pad - NY Post

Douglas Elliman broker Michael Lorber, a former star of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing New York,” has bought an apartment at 565 Park Ave. for $4.02 million.
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2/14/2019 New L train shutdown plan could still be ‘disruptive,’ MTA says - Curbed

The L train shutdown may not be proceeding as previously planned, but as the MTA plans to implement scaled-back repairs to the Canarsie Tunnel, it’s finally releasing more details about what those could look like.
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2/14/2019 How to Make a 3-D Model of Your Home Renovation Vision - NY Times

Got a bunch of home-improvement dreams but you’re not quite sure where to start? Let a free or inexpensive three-dimensional floor plan program be your guide.
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2/13/2019 Where Luxury Meets Accessibility - NY Times

Three decades after landmark civil rights legislation was passed to make homes more accessible for people with disabilities, New York City’s ability to build apartments for people in wheelchairs is, at best, mixed.
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2/13/2019 Peek inside Brooklyn Heights library tower’s sales gallery - Curbed

Construction began in 2017 on One Clinton, the condo tower that’s rising above the site of the old Brooklyn Heights Library on Clinton Street, and it’s made significant progress. The structure, designed by Marvel Architects, is expected to top out by the end of the month, and the installation of the facade is already underway.
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2/12/2019 Manhattan luxury condos tied to alleged Venezuelan money-laundering scheme - The Real Deal

Amid Venezuela’s growing crisis, the U.S. government has tied seven Manhattan condo buildings to a currency exchange scam run by the country’s so-called “boligarchs.”
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2/12/2019 Whites followed in black neighborhood by de Blasio's Airbnb crackdown, Bed-Stuy pol says - Crain's New York Business

A lawmaker in a black section of Brooklyn says city agents are following her white constituents home from the subway, suspecting they are Airbnb customers in illegal rentals.
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