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Take a peek behind the façades of New York’s co-ops and condos. Who’s fixing things up? What are they doing? How much are they spending? What are the most recent sales in the property? And what does the board (or its representative) have to say?
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Sometimes It Pays to Take the Inexpensive Way Out
Written by Tom Sahagian on March 13, 2019
Co-op board unwisely resists low-cost repair of steam boiler.
Facade Inspection Regs Might Get Tighter – and Costlier
Written by Bill Morris on March 06, 2019
Advisory committee weighing changes to Local Law 11.
When It Comes to Steam Boilers, Size Matters
Written by Marianne Schaefer on February 27, 2019
These retrofits to steam heat systems can cut energy costs by 20 percent.
Deadlines and Fines: Key Elements of an Access Agreement
Written by Rose Horowitz on February 20, 2019
When boards negotiate with a developer, they need to build in protections.
Parking Garage Inspections Are Coming
Written by Marianne Schaefer on February 13, 2019
City working out new rules that will mandate inspections and repairs.
Madison Avenue Co-op Gets Backup Hot Water at a Cool Price
Written by Bill Morris on February 06, 2019
Ingenious solutions cut cost of a state-of-the-art system.
A Gas Leak Leaves an Upper West Side Co-op Feeling Lucky
Written by Bill Morris on January 30, 2019
Sometimes disaster has an ugly smell but a silver lining.
Building a Better Backup Generator
Written by Bill Morris on January 23, 2019
Battery Park City condo is ready for the next big one(s).
A Mitchell-Lama Co-op Keeps Its Options Open
Written by Bill Morris on January 16, 2019
Co-op can go to market rate without paying prepayment penalty.
It’s Crunch Time for Elevators
Written by Bill Morris on January 09, 2019
Co-op and condo boards must make a major decision, and soon.
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