Co-op boards in New York face many responsibilities. One complex area involves handling accommodation requests from residents with disabilities. While boards must address residents’ concerns with empathy, decisions must also align with legal requirements under fair...
A commercial lease is only as strong as your willingness and ability to enforce it. In New York City, that enforcement process moves through a specific legal framework that rewards landlords who follow procedure precisely and penalizes those who improvise. If you...
In early February 2026, the New York City Council passed a new law requiring cooperative corporations with ten (10) or more dwelling units to (a) adopt a written application policy which will be available to sellers and prospective purchasers; (b) acknowledge receipt...
Many New York co-op and condo buildings rely on income from ground-floor commercial tenants. A pharmacy, café or small grocery store can help support the budget and make life easier for residents. When a lease is nearing its end, boards must decide whether to renew...
Rent increases can catch small business owners off guard, especially in New York City’s competitive commercial real estate market. Many leases include rent escalation clauses that let landlords raise rent over time. These increases can have a direct impact on your...
If you are a landlord or co-op board member in New York City, you may wonder if your "no-pets" policy must be waived for an emotional support animal (ESA). The short answer is yes, you will likely have to waive the policy. This is true even if the request is from a...
As a co-op or condo board member in New York City, you’ll likely encounter complaints about noise, smoke or other nuisance conditions. Loud music, cigarette smoke drifting between units or noisy neighbors all require you to balance resident harmony with your legal and...
Condominiums provide many of the benefits of home ownership without the stress of constant maintenance. Those living in condominiums have to clean their spaces and maintain them up to the walls. However, much of the infrastructure maintenance falls to the condominium...
Commercial real estate moves fast, involves high-value assets and leaves little room for mistakes. From office towers in Manhattan to retail and industrial spaces across the boroughs, every deal brings growth opportunities but also risks that can derail progress....
Harassment is not only unfair but also illegal and the penalties can be severe. In New York, there are strong tenant protection laws, which landlords must follow. If you pressure tenants to leave their homes, you risk fines and lawsuits. These can seriously harm your...
