Our initial scan found 7 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 3 public PDFs on East River Housing’s website against current New York (NY RPL Art. 9-B & N-PCL) and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
✓EastRiverByLaws2021✓EastRiverHouseRules✓SubletByLawResolution4.19.21+ Add up to 10 PDFs in Full Analysis
Right of First Refusal (ROFR) clause lacks mandatory exemptions for foreclosure, deeds in lieu of foreclosure, and FHA/GSE-insured mortgages.
Operative Clause · Sec. (a) (Page 3)
“7. TV Antenna. No radio or television aerial, antenna, dish or cable shall be installed by the Lessee on the roof, terrace, exterior window sill or ledge, balcony or exterior walls of the Building.”
Why It’s Flagged
Fannie Mae Selling Guide B4-2.1-03, Freddie Mac Guide Ch. 5701, & 24 C.F.R. § 203.43b (FHA / Agency Lending Guidelines)
The FCC Over-the-Air Reception Devices rule (47 C.F.R. § 1.4000, as expanded by the 2021 OTARD Report and Order, FCC 21-10) preempts community association restrictions that prohibit, charge application fees for, require prior architectural approval for, or impose sub-1-meter (39.37-inch) diameter caps on the installation, maintenance, or use of television broadcast antennas, direct-broadcast satellite dishes 1 meter or less in diameter, and fixed wireless broadband antennas (including hub and relay antennas) situated on property within the exclusive use or control of the owner/tenant.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
1Amendment of and Addition to the House Rules ....................................................
2House Rules for East River Housing Corporation As approved at Special Meeting of Shareholders, Oct 9-10, 1996 1.
3Creation and Purpose of House Rules.
4In addition to its proprietary lease, East River Housing Corporation has adopted the House Rules set forth hereinafter for the safety, care, cleanliness and appearance of the Development and for the common good of all lessees.
5(a) The Board of Directors of the Lessor may, from time to time, in its discretion alter, amend or repeal any of these House Rules.
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
6 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
Unlock exact page coordinates, statutory citations, and counsel discussion notes for all 6 remaining issues—plus load up to 10 PDFs for complete review.
CC&Rs & Declaration HierarchyBylaws, Elections & QuorumArchitectural Review (ARC)Fines, Hearings & Due ProcessLeasing & Rental RestrictionsReserve Studies & AssessmentsOfficial Records InspectionNY RPL Art. 9-B & N-PCL & Federal Preemption
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What the Full Analysis Checks & How It Works
Statutory & Federal Check: Audits up to 10 PDFs (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Rules & Amendments) against New York statutes (NY RPL Art. 9-B & N-PCL), Federal law, and local codes.
Cross-Document Hierarchy Check: Flags internal contradictions where Rules, Policies, or Bylaws conflict with your recorded Declaration.
Marked-Up PDFs for Board & Counsel: Boxes each issue on the source page with the controlling statute cited and sample discussion wording.
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East River Housing & New York Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing East River Housing’s governing documents under NY RPL Art. 9-B & N-PCL.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for East River Housing in New York, New York?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 3 public governing PDF(s) associated with East River Housing (New York, New York), including EastRiverByLaws2021, EastRiverHouseRules, and SubletByLawResolution4.19.21 (primary excerpt: EastRiverHouseRules), parsing 106 operative clauses with exact PDF page coordinates. The audit checks CC&Rs (Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions), Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and Rules & Regulations against Fannie Mae Selling Guide B4-2.1-03, Freddie Mac Guide Ch. 5701, & 24 C.F.R. § 203.43b (FHA / Agency Lending Guidelines) and New York Condominium Act (Real Property Law Art. 9-B), Business Corporation Law (BCL) & Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (N-PCL).
HOA Board of DirectorsWhy did East River Housing’s governing documents flag 7 potential compliance issues, and what should the Board do?
Older HOA Declarations, Bylaws, and Operating Rules frequently contain provisions superseded by subsequent amendments to New York Condominium Act (Real Property Law Art. 9-B), Business Corporation Law (BCL) & Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (N-PCL) or federal law, or internal hierarchy conflicts where board rules contradict the recorded Declaration. The 7 flagged clauses highlight areas where East River Housing’s Board of Directors and association counsel can proactively update policies, avoid unenforceable fine or enforcement disputes, and fulfill board fiduciary duties.
HOA & Real Estate AttorneysHow does TrueHOA Crystal AI check New York HOA governing documents under NY RPL Art. 9-B & N-PCL for association counsel?
TrueHOA Crystal AI ($699 one-time for up to 10 governing PDFs) evaluates every clause against federal law (Fair Housing Act, OTARD 47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 telecommunications rules, federal solar/bankruptcy protections), New York Condominium Act (Real Property Law Art. 9-B), Business Corporation Law (BCL) & Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (N-PCL), local codes, and cross-document hierarchy (Recorded Declaration > Articles > Bylaws > Rules). Every PDF page is widened by 340pt on the right margin with exact paragraph bounding boxes, statutory citations (Fannie Mae Selling Guide B4-2.1-03, Freddie Mac Guide Ch. 5701, & 24 C.F.R. § 203.43b (FHA / Agency Lending Guidelines)), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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Community association managers (CAMs, CMCA, AMS, PCAM) and management companies use TrueHOA Crystal AI when onboarding a new New York HOA or preparing for annual meetings, reserve and assessment reviews, architectural (ARC) disputes, or covenant enforcement. The audit works alongside Vantaca, AppFolio, CINC, and TownSq to give managers an instant, page-cited compliance roadmap across all 10 community PDFs.
Elections & Covenant AmendmentsHow can East River Housing pass a CC&R or Bylaw amendment or run a certified HOA election in New York?
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