Tag Archives: condo

What Should I Buy: Co-op or Condo? [VIDEO]

Posted on January 29, 2021 by weltcheklaw

Hi, my name is Andrew Weltchek. I’m a partner with the law firm of Cohen, Hochman, and Allen. I practice real estate law in New York City. One of the things that clients ask me is, co-op or condo, which … Continue reading →

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Let the Bank Collect for the Board [VIDEO]

Posted on January 7, 2021 by weltcheklaw

Hi, my name is Andrew Weltchek. I’m a partner with the law firm of Cohen, Hochman, and Allen. First and foremost, I hope that each and every one of you watching today is safe and healthy, your family and loved … Continue reading →

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How Long Do You Have to Sue Your Coop Board? Not Long — Maybe.

Posted on May 15, 2018 by weltcheklaw

If you think your coop board has done you wrong, watch the clock. You might have only four months to sue. See for example the decision of the Appellate Division First Dept. in Musey v. 425 East 86 Apts. Corp.

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My Neighbor Is a Nut Who Keeps Suing Me. What Can I Do?

Posted on April 3, 2018 by weltcheklaw

Some people seem to make a hobby of tormenting their neighbors with baseless lawsuits. The worst offenders are often people who do it without lawyers—or even worse, are lawyers representing themselves.

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Don’t Let The Offering Plan Fool You!

Posted on March 19, 2018 by weltcheklaw

When you have a problem with the Board of your condominium or coop, you want a lawyer who can read — and understand — the rules governing the Board. For a condominium, the rules are in the recorded declaration of … Continue reading →

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Whoa! Don’t Let Your Board Tell You to Design New Windows for the Whole Building!

Posted on March 5, 2018 by weltcheklaw

What if my condo Board tells me I have to design new windows for the entire building? They can’t really do that, can they? Well, it happened to a client of mine. Here’s what we did.

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Getting Help with Your Board

Posted on February 7, 2018 by weltcheklaw

Maybe you don’t have problems with your Board. Maybe you’re lucky. But then you are in the minority. Almost everyone who owns an apartment in NYC or knows someone who owns an apartment in NYC — meaning pretty much everyone … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Have to Pay My Neighbor to be Able to Work on My Building?

Posted on November 14, 2017 by weltcheklaw

Because he can’t stop you from setting up your scaffold on his property if that’s the only way to finish your job—and you are willing to pay him. It’s a trade-off. This is New York City, after all. Sometimes—in fact lots … Continue reading →

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Do You Have Real Estate Problems?

Posted on November 1, 2017 by weltcheklaw

Yes you do. If you own real estate in New York City, you have problems. Your boiler breaks down. Your basement gets flooded. Your contractor screws up. Your neighbor sues you. You and your commercial tenant get sued to provide … Continue reading →

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