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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.
Yonkers Co-op Betting on the Other Renewable Energy Source: Wind
Written by Bill Morris on July 13, 2022
Rooftop turbines will be more efficient than solar panels.
Interest Rate Hikes Are Hitting Co-op Mortgage Refinancing
Written by Bill Morris on July 06, 2022
Inflation is squeezing a prime tool to pay for capital projects.
Century-Old Park Avenue Co-op Gets a Facelift for the Ages
Written by Bill Morris on June 29, 2022
$7 million facade job and courtyard landscaping bring aging jewel up to date.
Brooklyn Co-op Shifts From Paper Past to Digital Future
Written by Bill Morris on June 22, 2022
Park Vanderbilt co-op board cuts costs and streamlines operations.
Engineer’s Second Opinion Buys Peace of Mind for Co-op Board
Written by Bill Morris on June 15, 2022
Bell Park Gardens’ $20 million capital project delayed by due diligence.
Spike in Heating Oil Costs Pinches Affordable Harlem Co-op
Written by Bill Morris on June 08, 2022
Ukraine war, inflation add to financial squeeze at HDFC co-op.
Co-op and Condo Tax Assessments Rebound to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Written by Bill Morris on June 01, 2022
City has released final property tax assessments; tax rate still to come.
To the List of Rising Costs for Co-ops and Condos, Add Water
Written by Bill Morris on May 25, 2022
Water rates could jump by 4.9% this summer, biggest hike in nearly a decade.
Co-op Board Softens the Sting of Soft Costs on Facade Project
Written by Bill Morris on May 18, 2022
By limiting access to an inner courtyard, board saved more than $100,000.
Co-op Board Gets Hot Water and a Cool Electric Bill
Written by Bill Morris on May 11, 2022
Efficient new electric boiler for domestic hot water is a money saver.
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