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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.
Historic Co-op Allowed to Replace Terra Cotta with Cast Stone
Written by Bill Morris on January 22, 2020
Landmarks Preservation Commission agrees to bend the rules.
An Invisible Facelift for a Venerable Central Park West Co-op
Written by Sue Treiman on January 15, 2020
Meticulous facade work restores century-old building’s luster.
Co-op Board Restores an Emery Roth Gem in Brooklyn Heights
Written by Marianne Schaefer on January 08, 2020
St. George Tower & Grill gets a complete makeover.
A Brooklyn Co-op Seals Its Envelope – and Saves Big
Written by Sue Treiman on January 02, 2020
Passive-house concept produces comfort and energy savings.
A Brooklyn Co-op Seals Its Envelope – and Saves Big
Written by Sue Treiman on January 02, 2020
Passive-house concept produces comfort and energy savings.
White Plains Co-op Takes Advantage of Low Interest Rates
Written by Marianne Schaefer on December 18, 2019
Cheap money helps co-op tackle a bushel of capital projects.
Riverdale Co-op Board Gets an Elevator Surprise
Written by Marianne Schaefer on December 11, 2019
Shaft walls, in danger of collapse, require emergency repairs.
Century-old Co-op Gets a New Roof – With Hiccups
Written by Marianne Schaefer on December 04, 2019
An uncooperative next-door neighbor complicated a major project.
This Co-op Lobby Renovation Did Not Cause an Uproar
Written by Bendix Anderson on November 27, 2019
Upper East Side co-op board got shareholder approval before work began.
Park Briar’s Window Replacement Clears All Hurdles
Written by Marianne Schaefer on November 20, 2019
Co-op board overcomes difficult shareholders and a few hiccups.
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