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CONDO AND COOP RULES OF THUMB: WHAT IS PASSIVE HOUSE?

At cocktail parties around NYC, you may hear people using the phrase “passive house” when discussing energy efficient construction.  Here is what you need to know to be in the know:  Passive House is a voluntary, international building standard perfected by the...

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2015: A NEW YEAR FOR NEW CONDO DEVELOPMENT

From 2007 until last year, New York City saw a decline of new condominium development.  The seven year decline is most likely attributable to the economic downturn and its aftermath.  That phase is now behind us. According to the New York Times, at least 6,500 new...

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CONDO AND COOP RULES OF THUMB: COMMERCIAL UNIT DISPUTES

As a unit owner in a condominium or shareholder in a cooperative building, your focus is usually not on the commercial space on the ground floor.  You might not typically think of the commercial space as a part of your building, but no matter how you view it, the...

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CONDO AND COOP RULES OF THUMB: THE HOLIDAY TIPPING POINT

It’s that time of year again.  As we entire the final stretch of the year, in addition to holiday gifts for loved ones and friends, apartment dwellers also have to consider holiday tips for their building staff.  Are you required to tip?  Usually not, but it’s an...

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SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CORPORATIONS: ARTICLE 78

Before the adoption of CPLR Article 78, parties were afforded the option of commencing one of three actions against a body or an officer:  a writ of mandamus, seeking an order to act, a writ of prohibition, seeking an order to prohibit an act, or a writ of certiorari,...

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