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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.
Loss Assessment Coverage Can Protect Co-op and Condo Residents
Written by Bill Morris on August 04, 2021
Boards can’t use it to pay for capital projects or deferred maintenance.
Hamilton Heights Co-op Board Is Having a Case of Deja Vu
Written by Bill Morris on July 28, 2021
When a second brick facade began to separate, the board had to act.
This Co-op Board Is Set to Comply with the Climate Mobilization Act
Written by Bill Morris on July 21, 2021
“Hybrid” heat pump system will avoid carbon-emission fines until 2050.
PACE Loans for Co-op Energy Retrofits Are Just Days Away
Written by Paula Chin on July 14, 2021
Program will help boards comply with the Climate Mobilization Act.
Co-op Board Replaces the Roof, Gets Ready for the Future
Written by Bill Morris on July 07, 2021
Century-old building is taking steps to comply with the Climate Mobilization Act.
Miami Condo Collapse: Can It Happen Here?
Written by Paula Chin and Kathryn Farrell on June 30, 2021
Vigilance is the key to detecting disastrous structural flaws.
Yonkers Co-op Board Moves Beyond Band-Aid Repairs
Written by Bill Morris on June 23, 2021
New thinking has this board doing capital projects once – and doing them right.
Benchmarking Webinars to Help Co-ops and Condos Avoid $2,000 Fines
Written by Bill Morris on June 16, 2021
Data on energy and water usage is now translated into building letter grades.
Bronx Co-op Board Outfoxes Con Edison Smart Meter
Written by Bill Morris on June 09, 2021
It wasn’t easy to prove that inflated gas bills were the result of a faulty meter.
Condo Board Moves to Comply with the Climate Mobilization Act
Written by Bill Morris on June 02, 2021
Electric-powered rooftop cooling units will reduce carbon emissions.
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