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.
Upper East Side Co-op Is Keeping Covid-19 at Bay
Written by Tom Greenbaum on April 07, 2020
A simple but sensible eight-point plan appears to be working.
Everest Scaffolding hopes its example will catch on throughout the industry.
Three Tips for Co-op and Condo Boards During the Pandemic
April 01, 2020
Openness must be balanced with a sick person’s right to privacy.
Co-op and Condo Boards Can Sue to Enforce Social Distancing
March 31, 2020
As city institutes a $500 fine, boards consider taking violators to court.
Are facade repairs covered by new edict designed to curb coronavirus?
A New Fix for the Ancient Problem of Imbalanced Heat
Written by Frank Lovece on March 27, 2020
Radiator Cozy brings even temperatures to a Clinton Hill co-op.
The Inspiring Resiliency of a Rockaways Co-op
Written by Marianne Schaefer on March 26, 2020
The Nordeck Apartments are proof that any challenge can be overcome.
Caution Required if Co-op and Condo Boards Enlist Volunteers
Written by Erica Buckley and Ruben Ravago on March 26, 2020
Risk of injury, illness, even death are among the concerns.
Co-op and Condo Staffs Deemed "Essential" Personnel
March 24, 2020
State allows building staffers to keep working during pandemic.
Habitat LIVE: Pandemic Best Practices
Written by Carol J. Ott on March 19, 2020
Steps co-op and condo boards should take to keep everyone safe.
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