Condominium and HOA records access in New York

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New York
Who may requestCondo unit owners, co-op shareholders, HOA members
DeadlineNo deadline in state law
FeesNo state caps on document fees
ComplaintsState Supreme Court; NYC co-op delays go to HPD
PenaltyNone for records; NYC co-op delays $1,000 to $2,000
CountryUnited States
Checked against official textOctober 30, 2026

In New York, the law sets who may see the records of a board of managers, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 30, 2026.

This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.

Who may request records

Condo unit owners, co-op shareholders, HOA members.

Deadlines

None; co-ops and HOAs need 5 days' written demand.

Fees

CertificateCondo unpaid common charges statement; no cap or deadline
Other documentsNo state limit on fees

Complaints and penalties

Where to complainState Supreme Court; NYC co-op delays go to HPD
Penalty for not complyingNone for records; NYC co-op delays $1,000 to $2,000

References

  1. New York Real Property Law Article 9-B (index), ss. 339-w, 339-z, 339-mm.
  2. New York Business Corporation Law s. 624.
  3. New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law s. 621.
  4. New York Real Property Law s. 238-a.
  5. New York General Business Law s. 352-e.
  6. Pomerance v McGrath, 2013 NY Slip Op 01476, 104 AD3d 440 (1st Dept 2013).
  7. New York State Senate, S8912 (2025-2026) bill page, sponsor memo and text.
  8. New York City Council, Legistar record for Int. 1120-B (Local Law 58 of 2026), including the enacted text of Admin. Code ss.26-3701 to 26-3706.
  9. New York Real Property Law s.339-mm (current text, read in a browser 2026-10-30).
  10. New York State Senate, S7541 (2025-2026) bill page (status and summary).

See also: records law in other jurisdictions.