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The Greening of the Grinnell Co-op
Written by Adam Janos on September 19, 2018
Board at century-old building adopts new “community solar” model.
The Co-op Where Appearances Matter
Written by Marianne Schaefer on September 12, 2018
Morningside Drive co-op acts like a landmark, even though officially it's not.
Enclosed Balconies Will Not Require a Permit
Written by Bill Morris on September 05, 2018
New DOB regs a relief to thousands of co-ops and condos.
Proactive Co-op Board Makes a Preemptive Strike
Written by Marianne Schaefer on August 29, 2018
Brooklyn co-op voluntarily tackles massive balcony project.
The Resilient Power Hub Is an Idea Whose Time Has Come
Written by Bill Morris on August 22, 2018
Bright Power system cuts energy bills, provides power in a blackout.
A New Way to Cut the Cost of Facade Inspections
Written by Bill Morris on August 15, 2018
With “soft” costs rising, architects strive to save time and money.
Harlem Co-op’s Brownstone Facade Needs Major Help
Written by Bill Morris on August 08, 2018
Garden Court forced to deal with shoddy workmanship by city.
The Windsor Tower Co-op Board Can’t Afford to Be Cheap
Written by Bill Morris on August 01, 2018
Approach to capital projects is to do as much as possible.
A Fairy Tale About a Co-op Full of Happy People
Written by Marianne Schaefer on July 25, 2018
A visionary board and supportive shareholders add up to “unique” harmony.
A Big – and Growing – Pot of Money for Green Projects
Written by Bill Morris on July 18, 2018
Nonprofit NYCEEC’s assets meet rising demand for energy efficiency.
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