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.
DOB Goes to Court Over Dilapidated, Decade-Old SIdewalk Shed
August 25, 2023
Shed in in Crown Heights is in disrepair, just like the building behind it.
Co-op and Condo Residents Join Protests Over Migrant Shelters
August 22, 2023
Rallies highlight resistance to the city's handling of the migrant crisis.
Co-op and condo boards rejoice that enforcement will begin in the fall.
City Seeks to Tighten Garage Inspections After Deadly Collapse
August 07, 2023
Bills call for enforcing weight limits and increasing frequency of inspections.
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane — No, It’s a Drone!
Written by Kathryn Farrell on August 03, 2023
New rules will allow drones to fly in New York City
A Primer for Co-op and Condo Boards on How to Handle Hoarders
Written by Mark N. Axinn on August 01, 2023
Boards have numerous options to address a problem that's sure to get worse.
Are New York City's Rats Finally on the Run?
July 28, 2023
Mayor says there has been a 20% drop in the number of rat complaints.
Co-op and condo boards will have to dismantle sheds after work is complete.
Con Edison wins approval for steep rate hikes through 2025.
Co-op and condo boards will soon have to comply with more new rules.
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