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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.
A Harlem Renaissance for the Langston Condo’s Elevators
Written by Bill Morris on November 18, 2020
Upgrade brings video screens, air purification and, best of all, reliability.
Condo Owners Win Lawsuit Over Construction Defects
Written by Bill Morris on November 11, 2020
Ruling gives boards broader power to recoup money from sponsors and investors.
There Is Such a Thing as a Free Energy Audit
Written by Sue Treiman on November 04, 2020
Brooklyn co-op is a pioneer in new program to boost energy efficiency.
This Co-op’s Energy-Efficiency Scorecards Doubled as Wallpaper
Written by Amy Sara Clark on October 28, 2020
Glitch in rollout brings a blizzard of scorecards to a Queens co-op.
A Co-op’s Backup Generator Goes From Back-Breaker to Life-Saver
Written by Paula Chin on October 21, 2020
Co-op board jumps through bureaucratic hoops to secure backup power.
How Warbasse Houses Turned Its Messy Basements Into a Revenue Stream
Written by Sue Treiman on October 14, 2020
Storage lockers are an amenity that produces a $50,000 yearly windfall.
Queens Co-ops Hit with Bogus Property Tax Bills
Written by Paula Chin on October 07, 2020
Boards push back against $1.3 million over-charge – and win.
DOB Extends Amnesty for Overdue Facade Inspections
Written by Marianne Schaefer on September 30, 2020
It’s a double-edged sword that will save money once old fines are paid.
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.
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