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Co-op Board Installs Heat Pumps to Slash Emissions and Costs
Written by Emily Myers on November 29, 2024
Replacing electric baseboards with heat pumps is a win for shareholders and the planet.
Greenwich Village Co-op Saves 80% on Winter Bills with VRF Heat Recovery Units
Written by Emily Myers on June 12, 2024
Waverly Mews is installing variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat recovery units to reduce winter heating bills by 80%, while also providing more climate control and more light into apartments, with the work expected to be completed before the end of the year.
Smart technology releases heat only when needed, reducing waste.
A Working Intercom Isn't an Amenity. It's Required by Law.
February 26, 2024
Under the warranty of habitability, co-op and condo boards must make sure all intercoms work.
Firing a Co-op's Property Manager is Like Filing for Divorce
September 29, 2023
When shareholders are unhappy with management, the co-op board needs to act.
Fiasco highlights of iron-clad licensing agreements for co-op and condo boards.
Condo Board Sues Neighbor Over Unpaid Access Agreement Fees
September 26, 2022
Dispute over drawn-out construction, unpaid fees winds up in court.
Treat the Building’s Ventilation System Holistically
April 12, 2022
If there are leaks, the building will never breathe properly.
Literary History Gives Way to Another Greenwich Village Condo Tower
September 20, 2021
New luxury tower planned for site of legendary Grove Press building.
Co-op Board Learns That Emails Can Bite Back
Written by Victor M. Metsch on January 07, 2021
Bitter dispute between neighbors lands in court, delivers a lesson.
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