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Renovating the Lobby: War or Peace?
Written by Marianne Schaefer on April 10, 2019
A Scarsdale co-op board went its own way when redoing the lobby.
Deep Energy Retrofit at Clinton Hill Co-op
Written by Ann Farmer on April 03, 2019
Co-op mounts a full-court press to improve energy efficiency, cut costs.
Co-op Short-Circuits Its "Fixed" Electricity Costs
Written by Bill Morris on March 27, 2019
Enertiv monitors pinpoint electricity usage and potential trouble spots.
How To Tell When a Roof Needs Some Love
Written by Bill Morris on March 20, 2019
It’s possible to spot trouble before a roof starts leaking.
Sometimes It Pays to Take the Inexpensive Way Out
Written by Tom Sahagian on March 13, 2019
Co-op board unwisely resists low-cost repair of steam boiler.
Facade Inspection Regs Might Get Tighter – and Costlier
Written by Bill Morris on March 06, 2019
Advisory committee weighing changes to Local Law 11.
When It Comes to Steam Boilers, Size Matters
Written by Marianne Schaefer on February 27, 2019
These retrofits to steam heat systems can cut energy costs by 20 percent.
Deadlines and Fines: Key Elements of an Access Agreement
Written by Rose Horowitz on February 20, 2019
When boards negotiate with a developer, they need to build in protections.
Parking Garage Inspections Are Coming
Written by Marianne Schaefer on February 13, 2019
City working out new rules that will mandate inspections and repairs.
Madison Avenue Co-op Gets Backup Hot Water at a Cool Price
Written by Bill Morris on February 06, 2019
Ingenious solutions cut cost of a state-of-the-art system.
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