Queens Co-op: These are the rules and there is nothing you can do about it!

The past two years there has been an on going debate about a bill that would require co-op boards to fully disclose any board denials that they enforce for whatever reason.  This is always focused on the Manhattan co-ops, but truth be told, I have seen alot of co-op boards denying applicants in the Whitestone, Beechhurst, Flushing and Bayside area. 

An article today in the NYSun.com entitled Stalled Co-op Rights' Bill Gains Backers - June 22, 2007 says:

"If it were to pass, the bill would shine a brighter light onto the inner workings of New York City's powerful co-op boards, which were first required to begin disclosing sale prices in 2006.

The boards have long served as a point of intimidation for potential buyers, and real estate brokers say they coach their clients for interviews before the boards, picking out clothes, and narrowing down items to talk about."

Any thoughts?  Have you been denied by a co-op board or is there anyone that you know that has been denied.  I am interested in hearing some stories.

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