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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 emyers@habitatmag.com to have your project included in our column.
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.
It Just Got Easier for Co-op Boards to Secure a PACE Loan
Written by Bill Morris on June 14, 2023
New rules will ease the flow of money to pay for electric-powered retrofits.
Urban Green Council Maps “Pathways” to Comply With Local Law 97
Written by Bill Morris on June 07, 2023
New study reveals that most co-ops and condos already meet 2024 goals.
How to Get Paid to Cut Energy Use During the Hottest Summer Days
Written by Bill Morris on May 24, 2023
GridRewards can shrink consumers’ electric bills and carbon footprint.
Surprise! Co-op Board Discovers Corroded Support Columns
Written by Bill Morris on May 17, 2023
Routine laundry room renovation morphs into a major capital project.
A New Way for Co-ops and Condos to Extend Roof Warranties
Written by Bill Morris on May 10, 2023
Boards can save money while getting rooftops ready for amenities.
Local Law 97 Fears Meet a Possible Solution at Queens Town Hall
Written by Bill Morris on May 03, 2023
With no up-front costs, co-ops and condos could comply with climate law.
After a Damaging Leak, Co-op Board Installs Sensors to Avert a Repeat
Written by Bill Morris on April 26, 2023
Cold weather, vacant apartments and a leaking pipe add up to a disaster.
NYSERDA Grants Help Multifamily Buildings Cut Carbon Emissions
Written by Bill Morris on April 19, 2023
Funds will help a co-op and a condo pay for retrofits and avoid fines.
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