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.
Treat the Building’s Ventilation System Holistically
April 12, 2022
If there are leaks, the building will never breathe properly.
Temperature Rising as Service Workers’ Strike Deadline Looms
Written by Bill Morris on April 11, 2022
Union rally designed to show it has the power to “shut this entire city down.”
Healthcare benefits and wages are big items as the April 20 contract expiration looms.
Deadline for Affidavit on Prevailing Wages Pushed to May 2
Written by Bill Morris on April 07, 2022
Co-op and condo tax abatement is now tied to employee compensation.
Balky Elevators Turn Luxury Tower Into "High-Rise Hell"
April 01, 2022
Financial District building plagued by mysterious elevator breakdowns.
Problem Solved: What To Do When the Lone Elevator Goes Down
March 29, 2022
Creative financing — and speed — were crucial to this job's success.
Manual Helps Co-ops and Condos Prepare for a Possible Strike
March 11, 2022
Negotiators for building owners and service employees are working to reach a new contract.
Problem Solved: How Co-op and Condo Boards Can Prevent Garage Decay
February 22, 2022
Observing telltale signs of water infiltration can keep repair bills down.
Westchester’s Biggest Co-op Tackles a Security Breach
Written by Bill Morris on February 17, 2022
Unauthorized Amazon Key for Business boxes discovered inside intercoms.
Co-op Board Learns the High Cost of Ignoring Neighbor's Rain Runoff
January 31, 2022
Board let a problem persist for years without taking action. Not a good idea.
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