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Practical guides on NYC condo and co-op regulations, compliance deadlines, and board operations.

Local Law 152 - Gas Piping Inspections
Local Laws

Local Law 152 - Gas Piping Inspections

Inspect your gas pipes on time to avoid $1,500-$5,000 fines.

April 1, 2026

NYC Co-op and Condo Property Tax Abatement Filing
Annual Filings

NYC Co-op and Condo Property Tax Abatement Filing

Many NYC co-ops and some condos need to renew the co-op/condo property tax abatement each year. For small self-managed buildings, the key questions are who handles the filing, which units qualify, and what can go wrong if nobody owns the task.

March 15, 2026

HPD Annual Registration in NYC: What Small Condo and Co-op Boards Need to Know
Annual Filings

HPD Annual Registration in NYC: What Small Condo and Co-op Boards Need to Know

HPD annual registration is one of those easy-to-miss NYC requirements that can create avoidable problems for a small condo or co-op. If your building has 3 or more residential units, the building generally must be registered with HPD every year, and the deadline is September 1.

February 28, 2026

Helpful Sites, Publications & Newsletters
External Resources

Helpful Sites, Publications & Newsletters

Running a self-managed building in New York City means wearing a lot of hats and it's easy to feel like you're figuring things out on your own. You're not. There's a solid ecosystem of publications, organizations, communities, and blogs that have been serving NYC co-op and condo boards for years.

February 15, 2026

Annual Boiler Inspections in NYC: What Condo and Co-op Boards Need to Know
Inspections

Annual Boiler Inspections in NYC: What Condo and Co-op Boards Need to Know

If your condo or co-op has a shared boiler, annual inspection rules may apply in NYC. Here’s what small boards need to know about who is affected, when inspections must happen, and how to avoid penalties.

January 7, 2026

Local Law 69 - Bed Bug Filing
Local Laws

Local Law 69 - Bed Bug Filing

If your NYC building has 3 or more residential units, there is a good chance an annual bed bug filing is required. Here is what Local Law 69 requires, when the filing is due, and what small self-managed condo and co-op boards should do each year to stay compliant.

December 1, 2025