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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 Overcomes Shareholder Apathy and Sells a Flip Tax
Written by Carol J. Ott on March 08, 2023
Persistence pays off for a board seeking to replenish its reserve fund.
Bronx Co-op Board Embraces New Boiler Technology to Avoid Fines
Written by Bill Morris on March 01, 2023
The SmartWatt Boiler generates heat and electricity, cutting carbon emissions.
A New Source of Money for Co-op and Condo Energy Projects
Written by Bill Morris on February 22, 2023
Multifamily Express Green Loans can help boards comply with Local Law 97.
New Tech Tool Turns Building Carbon Emissions Into Cash
Written by Bill Morris on February 15, 2023
With carbon capture, Manhattan tower has turned a liability into an asset.
Cogen System Will Slash Sutton Place Condo Board’s Energy Bills
Written by Bill Morris on February 08, 2023
Combined heat and power will also eliminate fines under Local Law 97.
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.
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