5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in New York County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Manhattan board governance follows NY Real Property Law Article 9-B (condos) or NY Business Corporation Law Article 4 (co-ops), NOT traditional HOA law.
Manhattan condos and co-ops require alteration agreements plus DOB permits, and buildings in historic districts also need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
Manhattan condos collect common charges and co-ops collect maintenance under NY RPL 9-B and BCL Article 4; non-payment leads to liens or share foreclosure.
Manhattan condo and co-op disputes are generally handled through board hearings, mediation, NY Attorney General complaints, or litigation in state Supreme Court.
Manhattan condo declarations/bylaws and co-op proprietary leases/house rules are enforced through board fines, injunctions, or termination of proprietary leases.
1 cities in New York County have their own hoa rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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