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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 emyers@habitatmag.com to have your project included in our column.

Roslyn Gardens co-op transforms 25 lobbies with modern design, durable materials, and high-traffic flooring. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Towers on the Park, a 599-unit South Harlem condo, overcomes bylaw obstacles to create a resident lounge with community amenities.

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Common Sense Co-op Carve-Out Bill Hits a Roadblock

Written by Emily Myers on May 21, 2025

New York City

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.

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Another Increase in Water Rates

Written by Emily Myers on May 14, 2025

New York City

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.

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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.

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Ask the Experts

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Learn all the basics of NYC co-op and condo management, with straight talk from heavy hitters in the field of co-op or condo apartments

Professionals in some of the key fields of co-op and condo board governance and building management answer common questions in their areas of expertise

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