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Artificially low price is allowed to stand — and board gets stuck with legal fees.
Here’s how to rein in the cost of scaffolding, sidewalk sheds, permits and engineering.
Two new developments will have strict income caps and resale limits.
Spike in Heating Oil Costs Pinches Affordable Harlem Co-op
Written by Bill Morris on June 08, 2022
Ukraine war, inflation add to financial squeeze at HDFC co-op.
Co-op board and contractor adapt to challenging times to get job done.
Co-op Board Softens the Sting of Soft Costs on Facade Project
Written by Bill Morris on May 18, 2022
By limiting access to an inner courtyard, board saved more than $100,000.
Co-op Board Gets Hot Water and a Cool Electric Bill
Written by Bill Morris on May 11, 2022
Efficient new electric boiler for domestic hot water is a money saver.
Tenant Protection Act has made conversions much more difficult for developers.
Affordable Co-ops Get a Roadmap to Cutting Costs and Carbon Emissions
Written by Bill Morris on April 28, 2022
New Resource Guide to help co-ops go green without going broke.
Energy Letter Grades Do NOT Measure Carbon Emissions
Written by Bill Morris on April 13, 2022
Many co-op and condo boards are operating under a false assumption.
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