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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.
Decades of Flooding Finally Ends at Kimberly Gardens in Yonkers
Written by Emily Myers on November 15, 2023
Bundled repairs put an end to more than 30 years of flooding problems.
Pushing the Boundaries of Electrification
Written by Emily Myers on November 08, 2023
The board at 420 Beekman Hill is pioneering large-scale heat pump technology to meet the city’s Local Law 97 emission requirements.
Perseverance Pays Off for the Board of the New Hampshire House
Written by Emily Myers on November 01, 2023
After a year of intense grassroots efforts, the board at New Hampshire House took out a $3 million loan to repair the building's facade.
New Tax Break for Major Building Upgrades
Written by Emily Myers on October 25, 2023
Co-ops struggling to pay for critical building-wide upgrades may now be able to access new tax breaks for major renovations.
A Portable Pump Rescues an UWS Condop’s Boiler Room
Written by Emily Myers on October 18, 2023
Having an emergency pump at the ready is an important flood management strategy for any building.
Luxury Condo Feels the Sting of Fannie Mae’s New Guidelines
Written by Emily Myers on October 11, 2023
Strict Fannie Mae guidelines might be blocking residents' mortgages.
First Co-op Qualifies for Enhanced Green Roof Tax Abatement
Written by Emily Myers on October 04, 2023
The special rate is available to those buildings located in one of 15 city-designated priority community districts.
First Co-op Qualifies for Enhanced Green Roof Tax Abatement
Written by Emily Myers on October 04, 2023
The special rate is available to those buildings located in one of 15 city-designated priority community districts.
NY Green Bank Loan Cuts Co-op and Condo Carbon Emissions
Written by Bill Morris on September 27, 2023
Upgrades to heating and cooling systems will help boards comply with Local Law 97.
Alert Condo Super Spots Fake Certificate of Insurance
Written by Emily Myers on September 20, 2023
Condo could have been liable for hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.
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