Can You Remove That Director? What Co-op, Condo, and HOA Boards Need to Know
Board members run into conflict from time to time, and sometimes the right answer is to remove a director b...
Protecting the Building: Local Law 97 Language Co-op and Condo Boards Should Put in Their Commercial Leases
The first year of Local Law 97 reporting went better than almost anyone expected.
Must an NYC Property Owner Police Whether Its Tenant Actually Lives There? The Pied-à-Terre Surcharge’s Unanswered Question
New York City’s non-primary residence surcharge is now in effect, and the stakes are significant for owners...
From LLC to Tenants in Common: Preserving Each Owner’s Section 1031 Options
Many investors hold real property through a limited liability company (LLC).
Second Home, First-Class Tax Bill: NYC's New Pied-à-Terre Tax Has Arrived
New York City’s tax on second homes exceeding certain market values, also known as the “pied-à-terre” tax, ...
The Implied Covenant Reconsidered: New York’s Court of Appeals Reshapes Contractual “Sole Discretion” in 111 W. 57th Inv. LLC v. 111 W57 Mezz Inv. LLC
On May 28, 2026, the New York Court of Appeals issued a decision that is already reverberating through the ...
The Impact of New York City's Short-Term Rental Law: Two Years In
In January 2022, New York City passed Local Law 18 (“NYC Airbnb Law”), which came into full enforcement in ...
What Is Local Law 157 and What Do Condominium and Cooperative Boards and Building Owners Need To Know
As a cooperative or condominium board member or building owner, it is important to ensure the safety and co...
