The Folson Group offers free guides, checklists and toolkits for NYC co-op (coop) and condo boards, covering board policies, onboarding new board members, quorum, Local Law 97, NYC energy codes, facade inspections (FISP/Local Law 11) and hiring a property manager. Each one is written for volunteer board members and is free to download.
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Free Tools for NYC Co-op and Condo Boards
Policies & Procedures
For NYC co-op and condo boards that want board work to run smoothly; inside: a checklist of the board's policies and procedures
Onboarding New Board Members
A free toolkit to set up processes for training new board members on their roles, responsibilities and key building documents.
NYC Co-op and Condo Board Hub to Property Management
Straight answers on choosing, reviewing, switching or self-managing property management for your NYC co-op or condo board.
Local Law 97: The Toolkit
A free toolkit that explains what Local Law 97 requires and how your board can plan for its emissions limits.
NYC Energy Efficiency Codes
A plain-English guide to the main NYC energy codes that affect co-op and condo buildings.
100 Questions to Ask a Property Manager Before You Hire
Pick the questions that matter most for your building, from staffing to financial controls and compliance, and ask every firm the same ones.
The Quorum Blueprint
A step-by-step plan to help your co-op or condo reach quorum at its annual meeting.
FISP (Local Law 11)
A free guide to NYC's Facade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP/Local Law 11): how the inspection cycle works, what the ratings mean and how to prepare. For boards that need to know when their next inspection is due.
Created by The Folson Group. Our team members are co-op and condo owners and board members ourselves, and we have advised NYC boards for over 12 years.
FAQs
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Yes, just choose the tool you’d like and we’ll email it to you.
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They're written for NYC co-op and condo board members, including presidents and treasurers.
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No, we are not property managers. We are consultants providing a second opinion and strategic advisory support to NYC co-op and condo boards.
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Definitely, our lines are always open to board members. You can email us here or call (212) 472-0114.
