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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.
A Co-op’s Backup Generator Goes From Back-Breaker to Life-Saver
Written by Paula Chin on October 21, 2020
Co-op board jumps through bureaucratic hoops to secure backup power.
Lead-Based Paint Inspections Just Got Tougher
Written by Kathryn Farrell on October 01, 2020
New law requires x-ray testing in some co-op and condo apartments.
How Renovations Rebooted in a Brooklyn Condo
Written by Paula Chin on July 09, 2020
Board and management put safety above convenience as the city reopens.
Stringent riders to alteration agreements are common as crews re-enter buildings.
Happy Fourth of July!!!
July 04, 2020
Habitat wishes our readers a happy – and safe – Independence Day.
During the pandemic, boards have wide latitude on limiting entry.
Boards and Managers Play Traffic Cop as Alterations Reboot
Written by Bill Morris on June 25, 2020
Phase Two of the city’s reopening presents logistical and legal challenges.
New Safety Rules for Co-ops and Condos in Phase Two
Written by Andrew I. Bart on June 23, 2020
It’s a new day for workplace safety and apartment showings.
Phase Two Reopening Guidelines for Co-ops and Condos
June 22, 2020
Boards need to understand their responsibilities as restrictions are eased.
Co-ops and Condos Warming Up to AC Installations
June 16, 2020
Crews must wear protective equipment in common areas and apartments.
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Habitat Week by Week
Co-op and condo board business broken down into bite-sized bits - 2 stories each week. Read now on all digital devices.
Habitat Essentials
A free digital resource for co-op/condo board directors. Published twice a month. Read now on all digital devices.
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Professionals in some of the key fields of co-op and condo board governance and building management answer common questions in their areas of expertise
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