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    Dean M. Roberts

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    Dean M. Roberts, Chair of the firm’s New York Real Estate & Finance Law Practice Group, oversees and coordinates a diverse group of real estate attorneys and support professionals who handle all matters relating to real estate in the state of New York. Prior to joining the firm by way of a merger in 2006, he was the managing partner of Szold & Brandwen, a law firm founded in 1924, which had been involved in the development of cooperatives (co-ops) for over 80 years.

    Dean has represented real estate entities for more than 30 years in all facets of legal issues affecting individuals and legal entities that own, develop, or manage real estate assets. His practice is a hybrid of corporate, litigation, and transactional services on behalf of his clients. Dean is an established condominium and co-op attorney in New York, with particular experience in Mitchell Lama and regulated co-op matters in the city.

    Outside of the firm, Dean supports diverse and moderate-income housing developments as the pro bono general counsel to the Coordinating Council of Cooperatives, President of the United Housing Foundation and as a director of the Cooperative Development Fund Board of Advisors as well as other housing programs.

    Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

    Areas of practice

    • Litigation
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Cooperative and Condominium Law (Co-op & Condo)

    Education

      • Rutgers School of Law – Newark
        • J.D.
      • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers College
        • B.A.

    Professional Affiliations

      • Rutgers School of Business (RBS)
        • Board of Advisers
      • National Cooperative Business Association
      • United Housing Foundation
        • President

    Bar Admissions

      • New York
      • U.S. District Court
        • District of New Jersey
        • Southern District of New York
        • Eastern District of New York
      • U.S. Court of Appeals
        • Second Circuit
    May 10, 2022
    Dean Roberts Quoted by Brick Underground
    Real Estate & Finance Law Practice Group Chair, Dean Roberts, was quoted in the Brick Underground article “For some divorcing couples, the family home is now worth too much,” regarding disagreements that arise when soon-to-be exes don’t agree on their home value. In one case, each spouse hired their own appraiser, and the appraisals were...
    March 17, 2022
    Dean Roberts Quoted by Brick Underground
    Dean M. Roberts, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its New York Real Estate & Finance Law Practice Group, was recently quoted by Brick Underground in their article "How to Sell a NYC Apartment in Estate Condition." About Brick Underground Founded in 2009 by journalist Teri Karush Rogers, who previously covered local real...
    May 14, 2021
    Dean Roberts Speaks at Coordinating Council of Cooperatives of Greater New York Virtual Meeting
    Dean M. Roberts, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its New York Real Estate & Finance Law Practice Group and the firm’s Cooperative (“Co-op”) and Condominium Law Industry Group, spoke at the monthly virtual meeting of the Coordinating Council of Cooperatives of Greater New York (CCC) on Saturday, April 10....
    December 16, 2020
    Dean Roberts Presents Estates and Trusts Webinar for Morningside Gardens Co-op Shareholders
    Dean M. Roberts, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its New York Real Estate & Finance Law Practice Group and the firm’s Cooperative (“Co-op”) and Condominium Law Industry Group, presented “Estates and Trusts Presentation for Co-op Shareholders” to the Morningside Heights Housing Corporation for the third year in a row...
    October 1, 2020
    Dean Roberts Speaks at First Coordinating Council of Cooperatives of Greater New York Virtual Meeting
    Dean M. Roberts, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its New York Real Estate & Finance Law Practice Group and of the firm’s Cooperative (“Co-op”) and Condominium Law Industry Group, spoke at the first virtual meeting of the Coordinating Council of Cooperatives of Greater New York (CCC) on Saturday, September...
    May 29, 2020
    Dean Roberts Speaks Nationally to Co-ops, Condos, and HOAs About Meeting Remotely in the New Normal
    Dean M. Roberts, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its New York Real Estate & Finance Law Practice Group, presented the webinar, “Voting, Meeting Remotely & Bridging the Tech Divide in Co-ops, Condos & HOAs,” sponsored by Honest Ballot on May 27 to over 500 participants for The Cooperator. “COVID-19...
    January 6, 2020
    Dean Roberts to Present on Estate Planning and Trust Ownership for Co-op Shareholders
    Dean M. Roberts, Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., will speak to the shareholders of Morningside Heights Housing Corporation. The presentation will take place Saturday, January 11, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., and again on Thursday, January 16, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., in New York City. About the Presentation Topics to be discussed include how...
    September 16, 2019
    Dean Roberts to Speak on the Tenant Protection Act of 2019
    Dean M. Roberts, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., will co-present “A Cooperative Response to the Tenant Protection Act of 2019” at the monthly meeting of the Coordinating Council of Cooperatives of Greater New York on Saturday, September 21. (more…)
    April 8, 2019
    Dean Roberts to Speak on Cyber and Internet Issues
    Dean M. Roberts, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., will present “Cyber and Internet Issues Affecting Co-Ops and Their Board of Directors” at the monthly meeting of the Coordinating Council of Cooperatives of Greater New York on Saturday, April 13. Roberts will discuss specific procedures and policies that board members and co-ops need...
    March 1, 2019
    Dean Roberts Master Class Lecture for HABITATU
    Dean M. Roberts, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is a featured co-lecturer for HABITATU’s Master Class: Legal Topics for Experienced Board Directors, “Board Makeup.” Run by HABITAT and National Cooperative Bank (NCB), HABITATU is a free online course platform for Co-op and Condo Board Directors. The course covers important issues concerning board...
    February 8, 2019
    Dean Roberts to Present on Estates and Trusts for Co-op Shareholders
    Dean M. Roberts, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., will present “Estate Planning and Trust Ownership” to shareholders of Morningside Heights Housing Corporation. The closed presentation will take place Saturday, February 9, 2 – 3:30 p.m., and again Thursday, February 28, 7 – 8:30 p.m., in New York City. Roberts will discuss how...
    April 11, 2018
    Dean Roberts Speaks at Meeting of Coordinating Council of Cooperatives
    Dean M. Roberts, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., will present “Legal Issues for Our Co-ops” at the monthly meeting of the Coordinating Council of Cooperatives of Greater New York on Saturday, April 14.  Roberts will discuss decreased shareholders and the issues presented for boards and management.  The meeting, set for 9:15 AM–...
    July 26, 2017
    Dean Roberts Participates in Interactive Panel Discussion on Cooperative and Condominium Law
    Dean M. Roberts, a Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., joined three other local attorneys on an interactive panel sponsored by FirstService Residential, the largest property management company in North America. The session, “Protecting Your Cooperative and Condominium Assets: Liability Exposures Facing Board Members” took place on July 19 at FirstService Residential’s headquarters in New York...
    July 13, 2012
    Roberts Participates in White House Community Leaders Briefing on Cooperatives
    July 13, 2012 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206, Suite 200 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Roberts Participates in White House Community Leaders Briefing on Cooperatives Bridgewater, NJ (July 13, 2012) – Dean M. Roberts, a Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., joined...
    May 9, 2011
    Dean M. Roberts Speaks to CPAs About New York Condos and Co-Ops
    May 9, 2011 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206, Suite 200 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Dean M. Roberts Speaks to CPAs About New York Condos and Co-Ops New York, NY (May 9, 2011) – Dean M. Roberts, a Member of Norris...
    April 4, 2011
    Dean M. Roberts Elected as Chair of Charitable Innovation Fund for Cooperatives
    New York, NY (April 5, 2011) – Dean M. Roberts, a Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has been elected as Chair of the Cooperative Innovation Fund, part of family of funds of the Cooperative Development Foundation (“CDF”), which provides grants to community developers to improve communities through innovative cooperative enterprise. “The funds distributed by the...
    March 16, 2010
    Dean Roberts Speaks at Meeting of Coordinating Council of Cooperatives
      Dean M. Roberts, a Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A. and its Cooperative and Condominium Law Group, will speak at the monthly meeting of the Coordinating Council of Cooperatives of Greater New York on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the Amalgamated Housing Corporation in Bronx, New York. In his presentation, What's in a Name, Roberts...

    Articles

    June 10, 2022
    Landlords and Coops Must Notify Tenants of Their Right to Reasonable Accommodations
    October 30, 2017
    WHEN ENTERING AN APARTMENT KNOCKING IS NOT ENOUGH
    November 1, 2013
    PENNY-WISE PEOPLE
    November 27, 2012
    WHAT IS A MITCHELL-LAMA BUILDING ANYWAY? HERE'S YOUR NEED-TO-KNOW GUIDE TO ONE OF NYC'S GREATEST REAL ESTATE DEALS
    November 16, 2012
    CO-OP BOARD FACTION STAGES WALKOUT TO PREVENT QUORUM. OR SO IT THOUGHT …
    July 18, 2012
    THE SEVEN BIGGEST SURPRISES FOR ROOKIE BOARD MEMBERS
    March 16, 2012
    HOW TO DEAL WITH A NEIGHBOR WHO'S DRIVING YOU INSANE
    March 15, 2012
    SIX RULES FOR DEALING WITH UNSTABLE CO-OP OWNERS
    February 6, 2012
    BEYOND THE BOARD INTERVIEW: 5 GOOD REASONS TO VISIT PROSPECTIVE BUYERS AT HOME
    NOW CO-OP BOARDS WANT TO INSPECT YOUR CURRENT HOME
    November 1, 2011
    ARE SAME-SEX MARRIED COUPLES IN NEW YORK ENTITLED TO AUTOMATIC SURVIVOR OWNERSHIP OF THEIR CO-OP SHARES IF ONE OF THEM DIES?


    Blog

    October 16, 2024
    Understanding Local Law § 24: NYC’s Fair Chance Housing Act and Its Impact on Cooperative Applications
    April 4, 2024
    Pack Rat Shareholders: Dealing with Hoarding in Cooperatives
    December 12, 2023
    Snowed In: Everything You Need To Know About Snow Removal in NYC
    May 14, 2020
    COVID-19, Cooperatives, and the Collection of Maintenance and Rent
    April 17, 2020
    Protocols and Procedures When a Shareholder Dies
    December 4, 2019
    Does the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act Negatively Affect Potential Co-Op Shareholders?
    October 4, 2019
    A New York Condominium Board’s Guide to Collecting Common Charges
    September 27, 2019
    Department of Buildings Adopts Rule Guiding Inspection of Gas Piping: Section 103-10 to Title 1 of the Rules of New York City
    September 20, 2019
    New York Department of State Issues Guidance for Real Estate Professionals Concerning the Statewide Security and Tenant Protection Act of 2019
    September 9, 2019
    Cybersecurity: Is the Internet a Legal Issue for Cooperative Boards?
    July 26, 2019
    Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019: Changes for Cooperatives
    June 7, 2019
    Maintaining the Economic Health of Your Co-Op by Instituting a “Flip-Tax”
    June 5, 2019
    When Can a Board Access Individual Shareholders’ Apartments?


    Publications

    • Quoted, “Bronx Co-op Board Accused of Mismanagement by Shareholders,” Habitat Magazine, July 29, 2024
    • Quoted, “Who’s allowed to watch my building’s security camera footage?,” BrickUnderground, December 11th, 2023
    • Quoted, “SQUATTER’S PARADISE? America’s biggest city ‘playing with fire’ over this new rule, attorney says,” Fox News, September 12th, 2023
    • Quoted, “I’m going to sublet my condo to a friend. Do they need to sign a lease?” Brick Underground, July 10th, 2023
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: I signed an unusual proxy at the closing for my co-op. What can I do now?” Brick Underground, June 20th, 2023
    • Quoted, “How to Sell a NYC Apartment in Estate Condition,” Brick Underground, February 24, 2022
    • Quoted, “Buying an apartment for your (grown) kid? Here are 7 things to keep in mind,” Brick Underground, April 7, 2021
    • “Q&A: My Tenant Is Being Evicted,” The New York Cooperator, January 2021
    • Quoted, “Confusion Reigns as Co-op and Condo Gyms Try to Reopen,” Habitat, September 3, 2020
    • “Q&A: Maintenance Increases in a Pandemic,” The New York Cooperator, August 2020
    • Featured, “Pet Concerns vs. Emotional Needs: Video Interview with Dean Roberts,” Habitat, December 30, 2019
    • Quoted, “Can Shareholders Vote to Lower the Co-op’s Thermostat?,” Habitat, November 26, 2019
    • Quoted, “Must We Follow City Heating Rules If the Apartments Remain Too Hot?,” The New York Times, Novemeber 23, 2019
    • “Removal of Directors,” Habitat, Septemeber 2019
    • Quoted, “A broker is misrepresenting a condo in my building. Should I report it?,” Brick Underground, September 3, 2019
    • Quoted, “Here’s How To Avoid An NYC Air Conditioner Nightmare,” Patch, June 19, 2019
    • Quoted, “Co-op Board Members Charged With Taking $874,000 in Bribes,” Habitat, May 22, 2019
    • Quoted, “My co-op’s new pet policy seems unfair. What can I do?,” Brick Underground, January 7, 2019
    • “Removal of Directors,” Habitat Magazine, October 5, 2018
    • Quoted, “Why Do My Rent-Stabilized Neighbors Own Vacation Homes?” The New York Times,  September 22, 2018
    • Quoted, “No, you won’t lose your housing lottery apartment for making too much money,” Brick Underground, February 28, 2018
    • Quoted, “Who Pays For Repairs?” Habitat, February 2018
    • Quoted, “The war inside Trump Village,” Crain’s New York Business, August, 21,  2017
    • Quoted, “Inside the contentious world of NYC co-op board elections,” Brick Underground, November 8, 2016
    • Quoted, “How can I get my building’s uncooperative super to actually fix things?” Brick Underground, October 31, 2016
    • Quoted, “My crazy neighbor keeps calling the authorities to my apartment. What can I do?” Brick Underground, October 24, 2016
    • Quoted, “Can my Co-op Make Me get Rid of My Washer and Dryer?” Brick Underground, October 17, 2016
    • Quoted, “What to do with a Mitchell-Lama co-op when the owner dies?” Brick Underground, October 3, 2016
    • Quoted, “Why are rich kids able to buy affordable HDFC apartments?” Brick Underground, September 27, 2016
    • Quoted, “Is Electronic Voting Right For Your Board Election?” Habitat, March 3, 2016
    • Quoted, “Apartments That Feel Like Saunas,” The New York Times, January 16, 2016
    • Quoted, “When Neighbors Tangle Online,” The New York Times, November 6, 2015
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: How do I handle a smelly neighbor?,” am New York, October 19, 2015
    • Quoted, “What Can I Do About The Stench Coming From My Neighbor’s Apartment?,” BrickUnderground, October 19, 2015
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Evicting a crazy neighbor?,” am New York, May 26, 2015
    • Quoted, “My Neighbor’s So Crazy That I’m Scared For My Family’s Safety. What Do I Do?,” BrickUnderground, May 26, 2015
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Handling a horrible broker?,” am New York, May 19, 2015
    • Quoted, “My Broker Was A Nightmare. What Can I Do About It?,” BrickUnderground, May 18, 2015
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Is now a good time to refinance a co-op?,” am New York, May 5, 2015
    • Quoted, “Is Now The Right Time For A Co-Op To Re-Finance?,” BrickUnderground, May 5, 2015
    • Quoted, “Masquerading As a Two-Family Home,” The New York Times, March 28, 2015
    • Quoted, “Ask An Expert: Tenant Wants To Move Out Early?,” am New York, March 17, 2015
    • Quoted, “My Tenant Wants to Put a Clause In the Lease Saying She Can Move Out Early. Should I Let Her?,” BrickUnderground, March 16, 2015
    • Quoted, “Ask An Expert: Removing a radiator?,” am New York, March 9, 2015
    • Quoted, “I’m Renovating My Co-Op And Want To Get Rid Of A Radiator. What’s Involved?,” BrickUnderground, March 9, 2015
    • Quoted, “Why You Probably Can’t Turn Your Co-Op into a Condo (And What To Do Instead),” BrickUnderground, January 30, 2015
    • Quoted, “Can We Sue The Sellers Over the Broken Stuff in Our New Apartment?,” BrickUnderground, January 26, 2015
    • Quoted, “Paying the Price for a Construction Boom: Inheriting a Limited-Equity Co-op,” The New York Times, January 24, 2015
    • Quoted, “Dealing With Hyperactive Upstairs Neighbors,” The New York Times, January 10, 2015
    • Quoted, “How Real Are These Airbnb “Raids,” Anyway?,” BrickUnderground, January 8, 2015
    • Quoted, “From Brooklyn ‘Creep’ To Dog Friendly Digs, a Real Person’s Guide To Housing in 2015,” BrickUnderground, January 5, 2015
    • Quoted, “I’m Selling my Co-op and Planning to Rent. When Should I Start Looking?,” BrickUnderground, December 29, 2014
    • Quoted, “Is a Neighbor Buying Another Apartment in Your Co-op? What the Board Should Ask at the Interview,” BrickUnderground, November 17, 2014
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: What to Ask Repeat Buyers,” am New York, November 17, 2014
    • Quoted, “Does France Have The Solution For Cash-Strapped NYC Buyers?,” BrickUnderground, September 25, 2014
    • Quoted, “Can a Barking Dog Get You Kicked Out of a Co-Op?,” BrickUnderground, September 9, 2014
    • Quoted, “No Paws On The Floor” : The Future of Pet Rules In Apartment Buildings?,” BrickUnderground, September 2, 2014
    • Quoted, “Win The NYC Housing Lottery : How To Get an “80/20” Rental,” BrickUnderground, August 26, 2014
    • Quoted, “Fire Alert : Is Your Electrical Outlet a Hazard? Find Out,” BrickUnderground, August 12, 2014
    • Quoted, “Selling A Super’s Apartment To Bolster a Building’s Finances : What Residents Need to Know,” BrickUnderground, August 11, 2014
    • Quoted, “If My Tenant’s Husband Moves In, Can I Jack Up The Rent?,” BrickUnderground, August 4, 2014
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: What to ask a possible roomie?,” am New York, July 30, 2014
    • Quoted, “What’s Fair Game to Ask a Potential Roommate?,” BrickUnderground, July 28, 2014
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: How do I bequeath my co-op?,” am New York, July 27, 2014
    • Quoted, “How Do I Bequeath My Co-Op To My Sister?,”BrickUnderground, July 21, 2014
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Who sees our security footage?,” am New York, June 10, 2014
    • Quoted, “Who’s Allowed to Watch My Building’s Security Camera Footage?,” BrickUnderground, June 10, 2014
    • Quoted, “Realty Bites: I Want to Add a Window to My Co-Op. What Kind of Hassle Am I Looking At?,” BrickUnderground, May 30, 2014
    • Quoted, “Take the Guesswork out of Hosting Long-Term Guests: Know the Rules,” BrickUnderground, May 19, 2014
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: How do I handle a family co-op fight?,” am New York, May 13, 2014
    • Quoted, “My Father Wants to Kick My Brother out of the Co-Op We All Share. Can I Stop Him?,” BrickUnderground, May 12, 2014
    • Quoted, “De Blasio’s Big Affordable Housing Moment (and a Rent Freeze?)–What Does It All Mean for You?,” BrickUnderground, May 6, 2014
    • Quoted, “My Broker Wrecked My Flatscreen. Can I Deduct the Cost from His Commission?,” BrickUnderground, May 5, 2014
    • Quoted, “How Do I Make a Great Co-Op Board Package?,” am New York, April 7, 2014
    • Quoted, “How Do I Compile a Great-Looking Co-Op Board Package?,” BrickUnderground, April 7, 2014
    • Quoted, “How Do I Stop My Tenant’s Girlfriend from Smoking on My Stoop?,” am New York, March 25, 2014
    • Quoted, “How Do I Stop My Tenant’s Girlfriend from Smoking on My Stoop?,” BrickUnderground, March 24, 2014
    • Quoted, “Breaking the Laws of NYC Real Estate–and What It’ll Cost You,” BrickUnderground, March 11, 2014
    • Quoted, “4 Ways the Upper West Side Gym Debacle Could Play Out,” BrickUnderground, February 28, 2014
    • Quoted, “Board Approved: Nailing the Co-op Board Interview,” The Epoch Times, February 21, 2014
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: How do I make sure I inherit my parents’ co-op?,” am New York, February 18, 2014
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: My Brother and I Are Inheriting Everything from Our Parents. How Do I Make Sure I Get Their Co-Op?,” BrickUnderground, February 18, 2014
    • Quoted, “More Mitchell-Lamas on the Way? The Good, the Bad and the Possibly Problematic,” BrickUnderground, February 11, 2014
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: I’m Buying a NYC Apartment. How Much Should I Pay in Attorneys’ Fees?,” BrickUnderground, February 11, 2014
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Are There Any Drawbacks to Buying an Apartment under an Llc? Can I Still Get a Mortgage?,” am New York, January 28, 2014
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Should I not buy an apartment under an LLC?,” BrickUnderground, January 28, 2014
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Can my co-op kick out a registered sex offender?,” am New York, January 8, 2014
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: My Neighbor’s Son Is a Registered Sex Offender. Can We Kick Him out of the Co-Op?,” BrickUnderground, January 7, 2014
    • Quoted, “2014 Real Estate Forecast: What to Expect in Prices, Neighborhoods, Amenities, Mortgage Rates, Foreclosures and More,” BrickUnderground, January 6, 2014
    • Quoted, “How to Spot a Friendly/Liberal Co-Op or Condo Board from a Mile Away?,” BrickUnderground, December 31, 2013
    • Quoted, “How do I get into an 80/20 or Mitchell-Lama building?,” New York Magazine, December 23-30, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Can my dog stay overnight in a no-pet building?,” am New York, December 17, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Can my dog stay overnight in a no-pet building?,” BrickUnderground, December 17, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Are condo boards as powerful as co-op boards?,” am New York, December 11, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Are condo boards as powerful as co-op boards?,” BrickUnderground, December 10, 2013
    • Quoted, “Board Approved: Nailing the Co-op Board Interview,” BrickUnderground, November 26, 2013
    • Quoted, “With Airbnb Gray-Zoned, Is Apartment Swapping Still Legal in NYC?,” BrickUnderground, November 20, 2013
    • “Penny-Wise People,” Habitat Magazine, November 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: I can’t stand my super. What can I do about it?,” am New York, October 29, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: I can’t stand my super. What can I do about it?,” BrickUnderground, October 29, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Can my wife and I both run for the board?,” am New York, October 22, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Can my wife and I both run for the board?,” BrickUnderground, October 22, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: What can I do about the tyrants on my co-op board?,” am New York, October 1, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: What can I do about the tyrants on my co-op board?,” BrickUnderground, October 1, 2013
    • Quoted, “The Business Next Door: What Boards Should Know About Home-Based Businesses,” The Cooperator, October 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Should I get my insurance involved over a leak from my dishwasher?,” am New York, September 24, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Should I get my insurance involved over a leak from my dishwasher?,” BrickUnderground, September 24, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: How can I get the scoop on the neighbors before I buy a place?,” am New York, September 16, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: How can I get the scoop on the neighbors before I buy a place?,” BrickUnderground, September 10, 2013
    • Quoted, “Sign Up by Tuesday for New Manhattan Affordable Housing Offering ‘Luxury for Less’,” BrickUnderground, September 6, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Can my boss actually live in the office?,” am New York, September 3, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Can my boss actually live in the office?,” BrickUnderground, September 3, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Is it okay to smoke e-cigarettes in the lobby?,” am New York, August 20, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Is it okay to smoke e-cigarettes in the lobby?,” BrickUnderground, August 20, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: My co-op board keeps too many secrets,” am New York, August 13, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: My co-op board keeps too many secrets,” BrickUnderground, August 13, 2013
    • Quoted, “Five surprises for rookie board members,” am New York, July 25, 2013
    • Quoted, “Summer in the City: Dealing with Neighborly Nuisances When Temps and Tempers Soar,” BrickUnderground, July 22, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Can our condo board sell the roof out from under us?,” am New York, June 11, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Can our condo board sell the roof out from under us?,” BrickUnderground, June 11, 2013
    • Quoted, “7 things to consider before buying in a landmarked building,” BrickUnderground, June 10, 2013
    • Interviewed, “Legal Talk Podcast: Discrimination and Punishment,” Habitat Magazine, May 29, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Should I buy an apartment with a renter in place?,” New York Daily News, May 22, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Should I buy an apartment with a renter in place?,” BrickUnderground, May 21, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: My co-op needs cash. What’s the least painful way to get it?,” New York Daily News, May 16, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: My co-op needs cash. What’s the least painful way to get it?,” BrickUnderground, May 14, 2013
    • Quoted, “When You Can Force Your Landlord To Listen To You,” AOL Real Estate Renter’s Rules, May 13, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: What could be causing my plaster wall to bulge?,” New York Daily News, April 17, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: What could be causing my plaster wall to bulge?,” BrickUnderground, April 16, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Does our co-op’s 80% carpet rule apply to the renters upstairs?,” New York Daily News, April 10, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Does our co-op’s 80% carpet rule apply to the renters upstairs?,” BrickUnderground, April 9, 2013
    • Quoted, “Condops demystified: What they are, why you should care–and how to find one,” BrickUnderground, April 2, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: We’re leaving New York. Should we sell our Brooklyn condo or rent it out?,” New York Daily News, March 12, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: We’re leaving New York. Should we sell our Brooklyn condo or rent it out?,” BrickUnderground, March 12, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: How often do co-op maintenance fees go up? Do they ever go down?,” New York Daily News, March 5, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: How often do co-op maintenance fees go up? Do they ever go down?,” BrickUnderground, March 5, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: How do we fight corruption in a small co-op?,” New York Daily News, February 19, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: How do we fight corruption in a small co-op?,” BrickUnderground, February 19, 2013
    • Quoted, “Tempted to Smuggle in a Washer? Be Careful,” amNY, January 24, 2013
    • Quoted, “7-step guide for first-time landlords,” BrickUnderground, January 8, 2013
    • Quoted, “2013 Real Estate Forecast: The 9 biggest trends in NYC real estate this year,” BrickUnderground, January 2, 2013
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Do I have to pay my maintenance fee if I had to leave my apartment during Sandy?” BrickUndeground, December 18, 2012
    • “What is a Mitchell-Lama building anyway? Here’s your need-to-know guide to one of NYC’s greatest real estate deals,” BrickUnderground, November 27, 2012
    • “Co-op Board Faction Stages Walkout to Prevent Quorum. Or So It Thought …,” Habitat Magazine, November 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an expert: Do we have to tell buyers we had bedbugs?,” New York Daily News, October 24, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Do we have to tell buyers that we had bed bugs?,” BrickUnderground, October 24, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an expert: How can I take on my building’s ‘zombie’ co-op board?,” New York Daily News, October 2, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Advice for a “zombieland” co-op,” BrickUnderground, October 2, 2012
    • Quoted, “Before You Buy, Learn All About the Building,” amNY, Septempber 6, 2012
    • Quoted, “Who pays when the a/c falls out of the window?,” New York Daily News, August 21, 2012
    • Quoted, “Who pays when the a/c falls out of the window?,” BrickUnderground, August 21, 2012
    • Quoted, “Affordable housing options for the average NYer,” amNY, August 8, 2012
    • “The 7 biggest surprises for rookie board members,” BrickUnderground, July 16, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an expert: Who pays when a break-in is your super’s fault?,” New York Daily News, July 10, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Storage locker burglary was the super’s fault. Who pays?,” BrickUnderground, July 10, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an expert: Who pays for defective windows in a co-op?,” New York Daily News, May 22, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an expert: Who pays for defective windows in a co-op?,” BrickUnderground, May 22, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an expert: Do I have to tell my co-op board my boyfriend moved out?,” New York Daily News, May 2, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Do I have to tell the board that my boyfriend moved out?,” BrickUnderground, May 2, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an expert: Does my dog have to ride the service elevator?,” New York Daily News, April 3, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Exiled & unhappy in the service elevator,” BrickUnderground, April 3, 2012
    • “How To Deal With A Neighbor Who’s Driving You Insane,” Business Insider, March 16, 2012
    • “6 rules for dealing with unstable co-op owners,” BrickUnderground, March 15, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an expert: How do I get a seat on my condo’s board?,” New York Daily News: Best Places Voyeur, March 14, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: How to run for the board and win,” BrickUnderground, March 13, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Is a double-digit maintenance increase legal?,” New York Daily News: Best Places Voyeur, March 6, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Is a double-digit maintenance increase legal?,” BrickUnderground, March 6, 2012
    • Quoted, “Help! How Do I Get Rid Of The Brothel In My Apartment Building?,” Business Insider, March 6, 2012
    • Quoted, “The easiest way to get rid of the brothel in your building,” BrickUnderground, March 6, 2012
      • “Linkage,” Curbed, March 6, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an expert: How can I spot a bad co-op building?,” New York Daily News: Best Places Voyeur, February 14, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Signs of a toxic co-op,” BrickUnderground, February 14, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an expert: Should I break the rules and get a washing machine?,” New York Daily News: Best Places Voyeur, February 7, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: The consequences of an illicit washer-dryer,” BrickUnderground, February 7, 2012
    • “Now Co-Op Boards Want To Inspect Your Current Home,” Business Insider, February 6, 2012
    • “Beyond the board interview: 5 good reasons to visit prospective buyers at home,” BrickUnderground, February 6, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an expert: Can we still buy a co-op if we flunk the debt-to-income test?,” New York Daily News: Best Places Voyeur, January 19, 2012
    • Interviewed (video), “Some City Co-Ops Become More Accepting Of Dogs,” NY 1 News, January 15, 2012
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Quieting a noisy LANDLORD,” BrickUnderground, December 6, 2011
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Can my co-op kick me out because my kids are loud?” BrickUnderground, November 8, 2011
    • “Are same-sex married couples in New York entitled to automatic survivor ownership of their co-op shares if one of them dies?,” Habitat Magazine, November 2011
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Help with nude, smoking neighbors,” BrickUnderground, October 25, 2011
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Corrupt board president, kickbacks, and a leaky roof,” BrickUnderground, August 17, 2011
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: How do I check a developer’s track record?,” BrickUnderground, March 22, 2011
    • Quoted, “Ask an Expert: Can I use a trust to buy an apartment?,” BrickUnderground, January 25, 2011
    • Quoted, “Sex & the neighbors,” BrickUnderground, December 16, 2009
    • Quoted, “Soundproofing during a renovation,” BrickUnderground, December 16, 2009
    • Quoted, “Shakedown: Class lines crumble as slip-and-falls trip co-ops, condos,” BrickUnderground, November 19, 2009
    • “Controlling Pets,” in “Co-op/Condo Pets Controversy: Two Attorneys on Latest Developments,” Habitat Magazine, November 16, 2009
    • “Limited Garage Spaces, Very Attractive Rates,” New York Times, September 4, 2007
    • “Cyber & Internet Issues for Boards of Directors,” CCC Meeting, Feature Speaker, April 9, 2022
    • “Estates and Trusts Presentation for Co-op Shareholders,” Morningside Heights Housing Corporation, Webinar, December 11, 2020
    • “Voting, Meeting Remotely & Bridging the Tech Divide in Co-ops, Condos & HOAs,” The Cooperator, Webinar, May 27, 2020
    • “Estate Planning and Trust Ownership for Co-op Shareholders,” Morningside Heights Housing Corporation, New York, NY, January 16, 2020
    • “Estate Planning and Trust Ownership for Co-op Shareholders,” Morningside Heights Housing Corporation, New York, NY, January 11, 2020
    • “A Cooperative Response to the Tenant Protection Act of 2019,” Coordinating Council of Cooperatives of Greater New York, September 21, 2019
    • “Cyber and Internet Issues Affecting Co-ops and Their Board of Directors,” Coordinating Council of Cooperatives, Bronx, NY, April 13, 2019
    • “Estate Planning and Trust Ownership,” Morningside Heights Housing Corporation, New York, NY, February 28, 2019
    • “Estate Planning and Trust Ownership,” Morningside Heights Housing Corporation, New York, NY, February 9, 2019.
    • “Legal Issues for Our Co-ops,” Coordinating Council of Cooperatives of Greater New York, Bronx, NY, April 14, 2018
    • “Protecting Your Cooperative and Condominium Assets,” FirstService Residential, New York, NY, July 19, 2017
    • “Legal Issues For Our Co-ops” Coordinating Council of Cooperatives, Bronx, NY, April 8, 2017
    • “Proposed Mitchell Lama Legislation: Converting Article 2, Mitchell Lama Cooperatives, into Housing Finance Development Corporations under Article 11,” Coordinating Council of Cooperatives, New York, NY, April 13, 2013
    • “Budgeting in These Challenging Economic Times,” webinar presented by Wilkin & Guttenplan, October 12, 2011
    • “New Laws Affecting Our Co-Coops,” Coordinating Council of Cooperatives, New York, NY, February 12, 2011
    • “Focus: Cooperator vs. Cooperator,” Coordinating Council of Cooperatives, New York, NY, October 9, 2010
    • Downturn? Recession? Making Sure Your Real Estate Organization Doesn’t Miss Out on Potential Tax Savings, The Friars Club, New York, NY, November 11, 2008
    • Monthly Meeting of the Coordinating Council of Cooperatives, Amalgamated Houses, Bronx, NY, April 12, 2008
    • “Privatization of the Cooperative,” Public Meeting, Coop-City, Bronx, NY, March 27, 2008
    • “Special Focus Seminar: Legislation Effecting Co-ops,” Coordinating Council of Cooperatives, New York, NY, April 14, 2007
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