The Real Deal AUG 2026
Who we are
Advocating for the 1.2 million New Yorkers who live in the city's 12,000 co-op and condo buildings
We are dedicated to advocating for cooperative and condominium homeowners by protecting their rights, financial well-being, and housing stability. We foster a strong advocacy network, influence policy decisions, and oppose harmful legislation.
- New Yorkers
- 1.2M +
- Apartments
- 800K
- Co-op & Condo Buildings
- 12K
Where we stand
Policy and Advocacy
The city and state measures shaping co-op and condo life, and the coalition's position on each.
-
City
- Compliance with LL 97 is especially difficult for coops and condos, which often do not have the …
- LL 11 is a costly and burdensome regulatory scheme that drains coops and condos of finances and …
-
State
- J51-R is an important way for certain coops and condos to cover maintenance and compliance work.…
- If a condo owner fails to pay common charges, maintenance, or other fees, it can lead to a lien …
- Co-ops and condos face ongoing challenges of rising insurance premiums, lower coverage limits, a…
Take action
Ways to get involved
Campaigns, events, and webinars open to co-op and condo homeowners across the five boroughs.
-
Contact Your Elected Officials
Reach the elected officials who represent you — enter your zip code and your message goes directly to their offices.
-
Cooperator Expo
Date: Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · All day
Visit us at Booth 639.
Register (opens in a new tab)
Bill tracker
Recent Legislation
Pending City Council and State Legislature bills on the issues we work on, linked to the official record.
New York City Council
-
Int 0282-2026 Committee
Building emissions calculations, adjustments and penalties
-
Res 0560-2026 Reported from Committee
Resolution calling on the United States House of Representatives to pass H.R. 1803, the United States Senate…
-
Int 0406-2026 Committee
Establishing a cooperative apartment board member training program
New York State Legislature
-
S10727 In Senate Committee
Prohibits retaliation by cooperative housing programs against shareholders
-
S8912 In Senate Committee
Increases transparency in cooperative housing corporations
-
S9796 In Senate Committee
Relates to prohibiting pre-payment penalties for mortgages secured by real property owned in a cooperative fo…
Latest from Expert Insights
Legislative Updates: Pied-à-Terre Tax
Michael Wolfe is joined by Jane Menton, Geoff Mazel, and Stuart Saft on the CLCPA climate mandate and Local Law 97, the new 15-day co-op purchase application timeline, the J-51R programme, and how the new pied-à-terre tax is calculated.
July 14, 2026 · 58 min
Listen to this episode
In their own words
Member testimonials
Board members and shareholders on why they joined the coalition and what is at stake for their buildings.
-
Mark Hankin
-
Leslie Peterson
-
Jeff Buss
Join us. Stand with NYC’s co-op and condo community
Sign up for alerts, news, and events from the coalition.