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Lower East Side Co-op Gets Funding Lifeline to Fix Crooked Staircase
Written by Emily Myers on May 07, 2025
The board at 153½ Stanton St., a HDFC on the Lower East Side, secured a $300,000 loan to repair the building's crooked staircase.
Landmark UWS Co-op Cuts Costs with Fiberglass Replica for Crumbling Cornice
Written by Emily Myers on April 23, 2025
A landmarked Upper West Side co-op replaced its deteriorating terra cotta cornice with fiberglass, a more cost-effective alternative.
Co-op board's overreach leaves it open to crippling personal liability.
Manhattan Co-op and Condo Sales Getting "Back to Normal"
April 04, 2025
First-quarter surge in luxury sales has brought market back to zero.
Heat Pumps Help Co-op Cut Costs and Avoid Local Law 97 Fines
Written by Emily Myers on March 24, 2025
A co-op's $900,000 upgrade has a five-year return on investment.
Condo fees increased nearly triple the rate of inflation while co-op fees were flat.
Manhattan Condo Prices Surge While Co-op Prices Slide
March 07, 2025
Buyers are flocking to new condo buildings with more space and amenities.
Manhattan Co-op's Decarbonization Costs Slashed with Rebate for Heat Pumps
Written by Emily Myers on February 26, 2025
Manhattan co-op halves decarbonization costs with help of $49,000 rebate
Wealthy Buyers Favoring Downtown Condos Over White-Glove Co-ops
February 18, 2025
Changing tastes — and an aversion to co-op boards — are reshaping sales.
Manhattan Co-op Spins Greener Future with Laundry Room Decarbonization
Written by Emily Myers on February 19, 2025
The Brevoort co-op in Greenwich Village has replaced gas-powered dryers with energy-efficient electric models, requiring significant infrastructure upgrades to comply with emission requirements under Local Law 97.
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