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Even White-Glove Co-ops Are Trying to Woo Millennials
April 30, 2019
Co-op boards are adding amenities, loosening financial requirements.
Condo Board at 865 UN Plaza Overcomes a Trio of Tricky Problems
Written by Paula Chin on April 22, 2019
A creative committee solves the finance riddle for overdue facade repairs.
How 865 UN Plaza Pulled Off a Logistical and Financial Coup
Written by Paula Chin on April 19, 2019
Condo board had to get creative to finance major repairs.
The Grinnell Leads the Way in Cutting Its Carbon Footprint
Written by Bill Morris on April 26, 2019
Washington Heights co-op’s solar array is a breakthrough achievement.
A Carnegie Hill Co-op That’s Powered by Committees
Written by Bill Morris on April 18, 2019
Major facade and elevator projects are guided by ad hoc committees.
A Co-op Weans Itself From Con Edison Steam
Written by Marianne Schaefer on April 17, 2019
Hello to a new chiller and boiler, goodbye to costly steam.
Cutting-Edge Technology Comes to Central Park West Co-ops
Written by Frank Lovece on April 15, 2019
At the Beresford and the El Dorado, the future is now.
The Energy Pioneers of Central Park West
Written by Frank Lovece on April 12, 2019
Two elegant Emery Roth-designed co-ops are on the cutting edge.
Live for Free in This Unloved Luxury Condo Tower
April 12, 2019
In sluggish luxury market, One Manhattan Square offers “insane” incentives.
It's Too Early to Shut Down the Heat
April 11, 2019
Switching from heat to air-conditioning before May 31 is against the law.
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