HABITAT
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.
No Escrow: Co-op Boards and Buyers Are Adjusting to New Norms
Written by Bill Morris on January 28, 2021
Tenant Protection Act, coupled with COVID-19, has changed apartment buying.
Art Deco Co-op’s Redone Entryways Say “Welcome Home”
Written by Bill Morris on January 20, 2021
Shareholders learn to see the added value of a “slightly luxury” design.
Co-op Board Gets Round of Applause for a Timely Refi
Written by Bill Morris on January 13, 2021
Pandemic challenges become an opportunity for a Brooklyn co-op
A Co-op’s Shareholders Bankroll Capital Projects
Written by Paula Chin on January 06, 2021
In-house loan allows co-op to make repairs without outside borrowing.
Smart Electricity Meters Are Making Some Stupid Mistakes
Written by Kathryn Farrell on December 24, 2020
Estimated readings causing shock to some Con Edison customers.
New York City Buildings Are Already Cutting Carbon Emissions
Written by Marianne Schaefer on December 16, 2020
Good news for co-ops and condos as Climate Mobilization Act deadlines near.
Owner’s Rep Is a Co-op Board’s Eyes and Ears
Written by Bill Morris on December 09, 2020
Some management companies are offering expert oversight of capital projects.
The Rollercoaster Ride at Le Havre Co-op Nears a New Peak
Written by Bill Morris on December 02, 2020
A refinanced $53 million mortgage will yield benefits for years to come.
The ‘Wizard of Oz’ Capital Projects at Morningside Gardens
Written by Marianne Schaefer on November 25, 2020
Co-op board tackles multiple projects at a very trying time.
A Harlem Renaissance for the Langston Condo’s Elevators
Written by Bill Morris on November 18, 2020
Upgrade brings video screens, air purification and, best of all, reliability.
Board Talk
Engage, enrage, ask questions and give answers with your community of board members. Submit your questions and comments here!
Habitat Week by Week
Co-op and condo board business broken down into bite-sized bits - 2 stories each week. Read now on all digital devices.
Habitat Essentials
A free digital resource for co-op/condo board directors. Published twice a month. Read now on all digital devices.
Ask the Experts
learn moreLearn 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
Subscribe
join nowGot elected? Are you on your co-op/condo board?
Then don’t miss a beat! Stories you can use to make your building better, keep it out of trouble, save money, enhance market value, and make your board life a whole lot easier!