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.
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Written by Emily Myers on July 09, 2025
Roslyn Gardens co-op transforms 25 lobbies with modern design, durable materials, and high-traffic flooring.
Written by Emily Myers on July 02, 2025
The new deadline will take effect one year after the Department of Buildings (DOB) determines there are enough approved and affordable gas detectors available on the market.
Written by Emily Myers on June 25, 2025
Building owners can extend their filing deadline for Local Law 97 to Dec. 31, 2025 by submitting an extension request before Aug. 29, 2025, and the Urban Green Council has an interactive tool to help co-ops and condos plan for energy efficiency and compliance.
Written by Emily Myers on June 18, 2025
St. James's Tower Condo in Sutton Place has reduced its fossil fuel use by half with a $2 million boiler room overhaul, which will save the building $44,400 in annual emission penalties starting in 2030.
Written by Emily Myers on June 11, 2025
Pinehurst House, a 38-unit co-op in Hudson Heights, replaced their aging oil-fired boiler with a new one to reduce costs and ensure reliable heat and hot water.
Written by Emily Myers on June 04, 2025
The Berkeley, a 288-unit prewar co-op in Jackson Heights, Queens, is seeking a $3 million tax abatement through the J-51 R program to offset the $5 million cost of replacing more than 2,600 windows at the three-building complex, which received approval for non-original windows despite preservation rules.
Written by Emily Myers on May 28, 2025
Towers on the Park, a 599-unit South Harlem condo, overcomes bylaw obstacles to create a resident lounge with community amenities.
Written by Emily Myers on May 21, 2025
In the New York State Senate, a bill to exclude co-ops from landlord-tenant legislation faces a competing bill extending tenant protections to co-ops.
Written by Emily Myers on May 14, 2025
The New York City Water Board is considering a proposed 3.7% increase in water rates, the lowest in four years, which would generate $303 million for infrastructure improvements.
Written by Emily Myers on May 07, 2025
The board at 153½ Stanton St., a HDFC on the Lower East Side, secured a $300,000 loan to repair the building's crooked staircase.