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White Plains Co-op Doubles Up: New Roof and New Cooling Towers
Written by Marianne Schaefer on June 21, 2017
Tired of patching its roof again and again, a co-op decides to replace the roof and cooling towers.
A Lost Rosario Candela Gem Is Unearthed and Restored
Written by Bill Morris on June 14, 2017
Co-op board returns 1920s terra cotta to its original verdigris glory.
The Sun Can Heat Your Pool Even When the Weather Is Cool
Written by Marianne Schaefer on June 07, 2017
Solar pool-heating systems pay for themselves in five years or less.
A North Shore Co-op’s Capital Projects: Two If By Sea
Written by Marianne Schaefer on May 31, 2017
Careful planning gets big jobs done without assessments or maintenance jumps.
Creating Additional Living Space at Glen Oaks Village
Written by Sue Treiman on May 24, 2017
Co-op adds $10 million in value by allowing shareholders to initiate home improvements.
There's "Real Money" in Biofuel Tax Credits
Written by Kaya Laterman on May 17, 2017
The more biofuel in your heating oil, the bigger your tax credit.
To Get This Bulk-Rate Cable, Everybody Must Sign On
Written by Frank Lovece on May 10, 2017
Spectrum's bulk cable rates require 100 percent participation by co-ops and condos.
Protecting That Nest Egg Called the Reserve Fund
Written by Frank Lovece on May 03, 2017
Is an investment-policy statement right for your board?
East Village Co-op Gets Ready for the Sequel to Sandy
Written by Ron Egatz on April 26, 2017
$10 million federal grant will pay for flood barriers, cogen, and more.
A Second Engineer’s Opinion Saved This Co-op a Bundle
Written by Lisa L. Colangelo on April 19, 2017
Cost of terrace repairs cut almost in half after a new engineer is hired.
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