With Daisy, Kiel and Christopher find their rhythm

For Christopher and Kiel, serving on their co-op board isn't just about governing a building – it's about protecting their home. As President and Treasurer respectively of their 12-unit New York City co-op, they've experienced firsthand the evolution from self-management to finding the right property management partnership. "I wanted to bring more transparency to shareholders," says Kiel, who joined the board shortly after purchasing his first piece of real estate with his wife in 2020. Christopher, who has lived in the building since the 1980s, recalls the challenges of self-management. "We're working people," he explains, noting that a building fire ultimately prompted them to seek professional management. What followed was a journey through multiple management companies, each presenting its own set of challenges.