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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.
How to Get Paid to Cut Energy Use During the Hottest Summer Days
Written by Bill Morris on May 24, 2023
GridRewards can shrink consumers’ electric bills and carbon footprint.
Surprise! Co-op Board Discovers Corroded Support Columns
Written by Bill Morris on May 17, 2023
Routine laundry room renovation morphs into a major capital project.
A New Way for Co-ops and Condos to Extend Roof Warranties
Written by Bill Morris on May 10, 2023
Boards can save money while getting rooftops ready for amenities.
Local Law 97 Fears Meet a Possible Solution at Queens Town Hall
Written by Bill Morris on May 03, 2023
With no up-front costs, co-ops and condos could comply with climate law.
After a Damaging Leak, Co-op Board Installs Sensors to Avert a Repeat
Written by Bill Morris on April 26, 2023
Cold weather, vacant apartments and a leaking pipe add up to a disaster.
NYSERDA Grants Help Multifamily Buildings Cut Carbon Emissions
Written by Bill Morris on April 19, 2023
Funds will help a co-op and a condo pay for retrofits and avoid fines.
Condo Board Can Deny Use of Amenities to Get Unit-Owners to Pay Up
Written by Bill Morris on April 12, 2023
Legal war on the Upper East Side hinges on a “valuable tool” for boards.
Bronx Co-op Getting a Boost From the Inflation Reduction Act
Written by Bill Morris on April 05, 2023
A $27 billion pot of money to help buildings switch from fossil fuels.
Gramercy Co-op Board Saves Big by Using the Super as Project Manager
Written by Bill Morris on March 22, 2023
Major repairs to the heating and cooling system come in under budget.
Co-op and Condo Boards Are Wondering: Is Our Money Safe?
Written by Bill Morris on March 15, 2023
Here are some tips as two bank collapses lead to jitters worldwide.
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