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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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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.
For Co-op and Condo Boards, Many Paths to Electrification
Written by Frank Lovece on July 05, 2023
With costs sure to come down, a gradual approach may be best for most buildings.
Wait Till Next Year: Reforms to Access Agreements Die, For Now
Written by William D. McCracken on June 28, 2023
Co-op and condo boards still hoping for protections from greedy neighbors.
No Need for Co-op and Condo Boards to Fear the Brown Bin
Written by Bill Morris on June 21, 2023
The rollout of mandatory citywide organics recycling has costs and benefits.
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