Reserve Fund Planning for NYC Co-ops and Condos: A Board's Guide How to build a component-based reserve plan for a New York building — covering FISP, LL97, and LL152 cycles, the clustering problem, funding levers, and the warning signs of underfunded reserves.
Guide · Operations & Maintenance Vendor Management for Boards: Bidding, Oversight, and the No-Kickback Policy A board's guide to taking back the largest controllable line on the budget — competitive bidding, the no-kickback policy, change-order control, lien waivers, vendor scorecards, and the red flags that signal overspend.
Checklist · Board Governance The Board's RFP Checklist: How to Run a Management RFP That Compares Apples to Apples A step-by-step RFP framework for co-op and condo boards — from building profile and standardized questions to line-item fee transparency, reference checks, and a scoring matrix that prevents defaulting to the lowest fee.
Pet Policy Guide Review your building's pet policy — breed restrictions, weight limits, registration procedures, and common area rules for pet owners.
Buying an Investment Property Thesis, the numbers that matter, financing, and the 1031 exchange timelines.
Guide · Operations & Maintenance Renovating in a Co-op or Condo Board approval, permits, and the neighbor relations that keep a job from shutting down.
Living in NYC Guide A newcomer's guide to New York City living — transit tips, neighborhood resources, recycling rules, noise ordinances, and local services.
Co-op Board Basics Understanding your co-op board — meeting procedures, shareholder rights, alteration agreements, subletting policies, and financial obligations.
Checklist · Compliance & Local Laws NYC Compliance Deadline Calendar Every 2026 deadline for LL97, LL152, FISP, energy benchmarking, PIPS, and parapet inspections — organized by month with penalty amounts.
Closing Costs, Explained What buyers and sellers actually pay at the table — and the charges that surprise people most.
Checklist · Resident Living Moving Out Checklist Step-by-step checklist for a smooth move-out — security deposit procedures, final walk-through, utility transfers, and forwarding info.
Living in New York City for the First Time A primer on arriving, choosing a neighborhood, and running the search without the usual surprises.
Preparing for the Co-op Board Interview The package is the real test — but the interview still matters. How to take both seriously.
Mortgage Pre-Approval and Financing Pre-approval, down payment reality, appraisals, and when to lock a rate.
Owning a Co-op for the First Time What a co-op actually is, how the board application works, and what approval really means.
Selling Your NYC Property From listing to closing — what to prepare, what to expect, and how long it really takes.
Guide · Operations & Maintenance Renovation & Alteration Guide Planning a renovation? Understand the alteration agreement process, board approval timelines, contractor insurance requirements, and work-hour rules.
Guide · Compliance & Local Laws Insurance Requirements Understand your building's insurance requirements for residents — liability minimums, additional insured endorsements, and common coverage questions.
Moving In Guide Everything you need to know before your move-in day — insurance requirements, elevator reservations, building rules, and key contacts.
Buying a Condo vs. a Co-op The structural difference that governs financing, approval, and resale — explained before you bid.
Subletting Your Apartment What your lease and your building actually allow — and the short-term risk people miss.
Your Rights as a Tenant Leases, riders, rent stabilization, and how to work with — or push back on — a property management company.
Qualifying for a Rental in NYC Standard requirements, international applicants, and how co-signers and guarantors actually work.
Transparent Pricing Guide The only NYC property management firm that shows pricing upfront. Compare our rates for co-ops, condos, mixed-use buildings, and rental portfolios.
Guide · Operations & Maintenance Emergency Procedures What to do in case of fire, gas leaks, floods, power outages, and building-wide emergencies. Key phone numbers and evacuation protocols.
Condo Owner Essentials A guide for condo owners — common charges, special assessments, insurance requirements, renovation rules, and governing documents.
Guide · Acquisitions & Transitions Why NYC Buildings Are Leaving Large Management Companies — And What They Find Instead Boutique management is transforming how NYC boards think about their buildings. Here's what's driving the switch.
What Some Property Management Companies Don't Tell You About Their Fees A board member's guide to understanding the full cost of property management — beyond the headline monthly fee.
How to Read Your Co-op Building's Monthly Financial Statement: A Board Member's Guide Demystifying NYC co-op financial statements for board members — which documents to request, key line items to monitor, and red flags to watch for.
Guide · Acquisitions & Transitions 5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a NYC Property Management Company Five critical questions that will reveal whether a property management company is a true partner or just a vendor.
Case Study · Operations & Maintenance When Your Fuel Source Changes Overnight: A Winter Boiler Scare in Queens In NYC, 'interruptible' gas service is a great way to save on costs — until a deep freeze hits and the rules change overnight.