HABITAT
NYC co-ops and condos, like all residential apartment buildings, are bricks and mortar. They need care, maintenance, and money to pay for the upkeep. The goal, though, is not to make a profit, but to create an environment that owners want to live and invest in. How co-op and condo buildings do that in New York City is what you'll find here.
Shrinking Federal Subsidies Could Cause Flood Insurance Costs to Soar
September 24, 2021
Waterfront co-ops and condos will be affected by looming changes.
Problem Solved: Condo Board Got the Jump on a Complex Project
September 14, 2021
When boards start early, capital projects have happier endings.
City Mulling New Inspection Requirements for Elevators
Written by Kathryn Farrell on September 02, 2021
For co-op and condo boards, the new rules never seem to stop coming.
It’s Hot Outside. Are You Signed Up for Demand Response?
Written by Alexander Zafran on August 26, 2021
Con Edison pays consumers to reduce energy use at times of peak demand.
Digital window ads are a new revenue stream amid high retail vacancies.
Problem Solved: Noise From the Upstairs Neighbor
July 13, 2021
Architect succeeds at dampening most noise from the upstairs apartment.
Plumbers Balking at Gas-Line Inspections Over Liability Fears
Written by Bill Morris on June 25, 2021
New rules prompted by fatal explosions put plumbers in a bind.
New city rules and rising insurance premiums are sending costs up.
Co-op Board Overreaches on Window Air-Conditioner Rule
June 14, 2021
Co-op and condo boards have limited power to set rules on window units.
Brooklyn Heights Co-op Cuts No Corners on Garage Repairs
Written by Bill Morris on June 01, 2021
Repairs keep a prized amenity from turning into a costly liability.
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