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East Village Co-op Cuts Fossil Fuel Use by 80% Through Hybrid Electrification & Heat Pump Install
Written by Kathryn Farrell on June 23, 2024
The International Tailoring Company Building has achieved a triple-play with hybrid electrification, reducing fossil fuel use by over 80%, reducing annual energy use by 57%, and making apartments more comfortable.
East Village Condo Board Follows the Textbook to Collect Arrears
November 17, 2023
Commercial tenant's failure to pay common charges leads to a lawsuit.
New report says polluting "peaker" plants may have to stay open to meet demand.
Unhappy buyer claims pricey East Village condo is riddled with defects.
East Village Co-op Board Fails to Evict “Neighbor From Hell”
Written by Bill Morris on February 03, 2022
A chink appears in the sturdy armor of the business judgment rule.
Can Shareholders Vote to Lower the Co-op’s Thermostat?
November 26, 2019
Residents try to fix overheated apartments without breaking the law.
Evicting an Unruly Co-op Subletter
November 12, 2019
Is the shareholder or the board responsible for keeping the peace?
Trial Begins in Deadly East Village Gas Explosion
September 10, 2019
Trial will determine if explosion was manslaughter or a "tragic accident."
Thinking Outside the Building After a Gas Leak
Written by Marianne Schaefer on March 21, 2019
Stricter gas line regs lead a co-op to an innovative solution.
Building Operator Training Program Offers Free, Hands-on Classes
Written by Ann Farmer on February 11, 2019
Supers, managers and board members can pitch in to save 20 percent on energy costs.
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