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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.
Co-op and Condo Tax Abatement Now Has a String Attached
Written by Bill Morris on January 19, 2022
Boards must pay prevailing wages to qualify for a cherished tax break.
Queens Co-op Mounts Two-Pronged Energy-Efficiency Offensive
Written by Bill Morris on January 12, 2022
Solar panels and radiator upgrades will cut carbon emissions — and costs.
City Island Condo Is Now Safe From the Sound
Written by Bill Morris on January 06, 2022
Retaining wall battered by Hurricane Sandy has been rebuilt.
NYCEEC Loans Can Help Affordable Co-ops and Condos Go Green
Written by Bill Morris on December 22, 2021
Pre-development money acts as a bridge before projects begin.
Carbon Trading + Clean Electric Grid = Good News for Co-ops and Condos
Written by Bill Morris on December 15, 2021
New report suggests Climate Mobilization Act costs will be manageable.
For Co-op and Condo Boards, Now Is the Time to Electrify
Written by Bill Morris on December 08, 2021
New study says the grid is ready to handle the switch from boilers to heat pumps.
London Terrace Towers Co-op Board Gets a Pleasant Surprise
Written by Bill Morris on December 01, 2021
Ballooning cost of a facade project is turned into a positive.
Pay the Prevailing Wage or Forfeit the Tax Abatement?
Written by Bill Morris on November 24, 2021
Many co-op and condo boards will soon face some critical calculus.
Riverdale Co-op Hit With Supply-Chain Problems
Written by Bill Morris on November 17, 2021
Shortage of materials bumps up cost of facade project.
Fannie Mae Tightens Rules for Lenders in Wake of Condo Collapse
Written by Bill Morris on November 10, 2021
New guidelines on deferred maintenance, reserve funds and assessments.
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