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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.
The Owner’s Rep Is a Co-op or Condo Board’s Eyes and Ears
Written by Paula Chin on May 20, 2020
Reps serve as boards’ advocates during complex capital projects.
All Property Tax Relief Was Not Created Equal
Written by Marianne Schaefer on May 13, 2020
Queens co-op withholds tax payment in protest of unequal treatment.
Historic Building Turns to New Technology to Avert Wall Collapse
Written by Paula Chin on May 06, 2020
Injecting grout into a failing wall saved a building without displacing residents.
Co-ops and Condos Making Good Use of the Construction Lull
Written by Marianne Schaefer on April 29, 2020
Downtime is a good time to correct violations and plan future projects.
Co-ops and Condos Fighting to Join Paycheck Protection Program
Written by Carol J. Ott on April 22, 2020
Payroll relief has so far been denied by the federal government.
The Gray Areas of Construction During the Pandemic
Written by Marianne Schaefer on April 15, 2020
DOB decides, case by case, if work can continue.
Capital Projects Are Complicated in the Age of Coronavirus
Written by Marianne Schaefer on April 08, 2020
Safety precautions turn a routine capital work into a bureaucratic maze.
Most Co-op and Condo Capital Projects Grind to a Halt
Written by Marianne Schaefer on April 01, 2020
Elevator work already under way can be completed.
Covid-19’s Impact on Building Repairs and Renovations
Written by Carol J. Ott on March 25, 2020
What co-op condo boards can expect while the city is on “pause.”
Chelsea Condo Board Flips Apartment, Pockets $650,000
Written by Bill Morris on March 18, 2020
Board exercised its right of first refusal on an under-priced unit.
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