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Construction Defects and Condo Owners’ Rights: Insights from Steven S. Anderson

02.10.2026
Steven S. Anderson

Many newly constructed condos have construction defects, and getting these fixed can become a very expensive legal journey for new owners. Fifty condo owners at 300 West 122nd St. have embarked on one to get defects fixed. Becker shareholder Steven S. Anderson breaks down their case and points to the […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium

“Court Orders New Vote at Troubled HDFC” – Habitat Case Watch

12.29.2025
Steven S. Anderson

WHAT HAPPENED: This case arises from a series of disputes concerning the governance, financial management, and compliance with bylaws of the 123-25 East 102nd Street Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC). Further, this action concerns the assault and harassment to shareholder-tenants of the HDFC. The plaintiffs, a group of shareholders, allege […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium

“Opinion, Not Defamation, Says Court” – Habitat Case Watch

12.01.2025
Steven S. Anderson

WHAT HAPPENED: This case arises out of postings allegedly made by the defendants in a private online forum for residents of the plaintiff Trump Village Section 4, Inc., a cooperative complex located in Coney Island, New York. The summons and complaint were filed on June 13, 2023. The complaint alleges […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium

Becker’s Steven Anderson Featured in Habitat Magazine on Evictions and Enforcement

10.31.2025
Steven S. Anderson

No board plans to end up in court, but even well-intentioned decisions can lead there. In this exclusive Habitat Magazine editorial series, Becker shareholder Steven Anderson tackles one of the toughest challenges boards face—eviction, when residents go rogue. He shares practical insights and a must-have checklist to help boards manage […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium

“Another Reminder: Condo Defect Claims Against Sponsors Rarely Survive” – Habitat Case Watch

10.28.2025
Steven S. Anderson

WHAT HAPPENED: The plaintiff, Thomian Holdings, LLC, owns an Upper West Side condominium apartment unit. The defendant, Cydonia W71, LLC, is the condominium sponsor. The plaintiff purchased the unit from the defendant in November 2020. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant did not fully repair or remediate material construction defects […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium