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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.
Co-op Board Ups Energy Efficiency by “Streamlining” Systems
Written by Bill Morris on February 01, 2023
By cutting waste, board saves big without major upfront costs.
Brooklyn Co-op Makes the Switch From Gas to Electric Stoves
Written by Bill Morris on January 25, 2023
Fearing a gas shutdown, board takes a preemptive — and green — step.
Sensors Avert Possible Flood at Queens Condo
Written by Bill Morris on January 18, 2023
Leak in pipe to domestic hot water tank detected before it got serious.
One Solution to E-Bike Fires: Build a Better Bike-Storage Room
Written by Bill Morris on January 11, 2023
Aufgang Architects’ design uses sprinklers, sensors and other tools to fight fires.
New Crown Heights Condo Built to Passive House Standards
Written by Bill Morris on January 04, 2023
Strict construction standards eliminate fossil fuels and slash energy bills.
How a Madison Avenue Co-op Finally Got a Flip Tax Passed
Written by Carol J. Ott on December 28, 2022
Voter turnout plus a carrot and a stick help co-op board sell a transfer fee.
How Co-op Boards Can Navigate Today’s Rough Lending Landscape
Written by Bill Morris on December 21, 2022
As interest rates rise, lenders are scrutinizing everything more closely.
A New Tool to Help Co-ops and Condos Cut Carbon Emissions
Written by Bill Morris on December 14, 2022
This free and easy-to-use calculator will take the mystery out of Local Law 97.
NYCEEC Finances Brooklyn Condo's Roof and Solar Project
Written by Bill Morris on December 07, 2022
Roof renovation and solar installation deliver an unexpected bonus.
Queens Condo Board Attacks Leaks With an Eye to Aesthetics
Written by Bill Morris on November 23, 2022
Former industrial property’s leaking stucco presented a tricky challenge.
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