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Take a peek behind the facades of New York’s co-ops and condos to find out who's fixing things up, and how much it costs? Articles in this section cover dozens of individual projects in co-ops and condos all over New York City. Learn how NYC co-op/condo boards met the challenges of the fix-up, and how you can use their experiences to smooth out yours.
Are you doing capital improvements at your co-op or condo? Email kfarrell@habitatmag.com or bmorris@habitatmag.com to have your project included in our column.
Forget the Golf Simulator, This Co-op Wanted Storage Space
Written by Marianne Schaefer on September 23, 2020
They may not be the sexiest amenity, but secure lockers are prized by many.
Unbelievable: a Co-op Capital Project That Was Glitch-Free
Written by Marianne Schaefer on September 16, 2020
Miracles do happen, as this co-op discovered while fixing the parapet.
Construction Costs Are Up During the Pandemic. Here’s Why.
Written by Marianne Schaefer on September 09, 2020
Mandatory safety precautions are an added expense for co-op and condo boards.
Crafting a Zero-Based Energy Budget
Written by Alexander Zafran on September 02, 2020
Co-op and condo boards must avoid wishful thinking in budget season.
It’s a Great Time for Co-ops to Refinance, If…
Written by Lisa Prevost on August 27, 2020
Lenders have sharpened their scrutiny since the pandemic hit.
City Council Exploring Use of Drones in Facade Inspections
Written by Marianne Schaefer on August 12, 2020
Bill could slash a major expense for co-op and condo boards.
With Construction Resuming, Licensing Agreements Are Back in Play
Written by Bill Morris on August 05, 2020
Bottleneck from shutdown is now being unclogged.
Grace Period for Submitting Benchmarking Data Is Set to Expire
Written by Bill Morris on July 29, 2020
Boards have until Saturday to submit their energy and water consumption.
A Deck Doesn’t Have to Be a Roof’s Worst Enemy
Written by Marianne Schaefer on July 22, 2020
Pedestal paver systems reduce leaks and ease roof repairs.
Here’s How Co-ops and Condos Can Cut Their Energy Bill
Written by Alexander Zafran on July 15, 2020
Energy is not a fixed cost if boards are willing to shop for bargains.
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