City Is Cracking Down on "Frankenstein" E-Bike Batteries
February 13, 2024
As co-op and condo boards struggle to prevent fires, city is enforcing new laws.
How a Major Adjustment Sped Up the Lafayette Co-op's Gas Fix
Written by Sue Treiman on December 27, 2019
Careful planning and tight supervision overcome a dreaded gas shutdown.
Park Briar’s Window Replacement Clears All Hurdles
Written by Marianne Schaefer on November 20, 2019
Co-op board overcomes difficult shareholders and a few hiccups.
New Video Intercom Upgrade Mixes Old School and High Tech
Written by Bendix Anderson on November 06, 2019
Co-op reuses old copper wiring and adds video to intercoms.
Cinephile on Board
Written by Tom Soter on January 22, 2019
David Gershon is the movie maven of Park Lane North co-op.
Queens Co-op Goes From “Energy Hog” to Clean Green Machine
Written by Lisa Prevost on October 22, 2018
Planning is good. Long-range planning is way better.
The Fairview Co-op’s Smorgasbord of Energy Upgrades
Written by Bill Morris on March 28, 2018
Farsighted co-op board goes green without making shareholders see red.
Self-Dealing Broker on Board Leads to Lawsuit at Queens Co-op
January 30, 2018
New conflict-of-interest law is designed to end self-dealing by boards.
Boosting Co-op Parking Income
Written by Paula Chin on June 19, 2017
The Forest Hill co-op board in Queens takes a DIY approach and reaps a fat profit.
Co-op Parking Goes From Headache to Money-Maker
Written by Marianne Schaefer on February 22, 2017
Getting rid of a garage operator brings a windfall to a Queens co-op.