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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.
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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.
New Rules Define “Good Faith” Efforts to Comply With Local Law 97
Written by Bill Morris on September 13, 2023
Co-op and condo boards to get leeway on reducing building carbon emissions.
Annual Parapet Inspections Required After Sept. 28
Written by Bill Morris on September 06, 2023
Sidewalk sheds sure to proliferate as co-ops and condos get another mandate.
Brooklyn Co-op Closes on First Multifamily Express Green Loan
Written by Bill Morris on August 23, 2023
$120,000 loan will pay to electrify the building, cut carbon emissions.
Condo Board’s Win-Win: Saving Money While Saving the Planet
Written by Bill Morris on August 16, 2023
The Avery condominium has cut its costs along with its carbon emissions.
“Crunch” Is Coming for Co-op and Condo Garage Inspections
Written by Bill Morris on August 09, 2023
Time is running out for the first cycle of mandatory inspections.
Size Matters
Written by Bill Morris on August 02, 2023
Building size and usage are key for accurate carbon allowance caps.
Water Rate Jumps 4.42%, Latest Addition to the List of Rising Costs
Written by Bill Morris on July 26, 2023
The cost of everything is going up for the city’s co-ops and condos.
Co-op and Condo Boards Are Getting the Jump on Garage Inspections
Written by Bill Morris on July 19, 2023
Boards say “Let’s get it fixed” as the first inspection deadline looms.
Most Co-ops and Condos Are Facing an 8% Jump in Property Taxes
Written by Bill Morris on July 12, 2023
New $107 billion city budget includes a tax cut for commercial properties.
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