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How one Bronx Co-op Is Fighting a DOB Violation
Written by Sue Treiman on February 05, 2020
Board claims its retaining walls do not fall under Local Law 37.
Riverdale Co-op Board Gets an Elevator Surprise
Written by Marianne Schaefer on December 11, 2019
Shaft walls, in danger of collapse, require emergency repairs.
Can Co-op Boards Limit the Size of Support Animals?
October 17, 2019
Board bans visits from the 70-pound dog of a shareholder’s relative.
Some Massive Capital Projects Aren't So Scary
August 27, 2019
Cracking terraces on this high-rise co-op turned out to be an easy fix.
Co-op City: 50 Years Old and Still Affordable
December 21, 2018
This storied Bronx co-op is a battered but proud survivor.
A Co-op Board With a Holistic Approach
Written by Bill Morris on December 19, 2018
Briar Oaks board in Riverdale is always thinking about the future.
This Bronx Pilot Project Is Not Science Fiction
Written by Marianne Schaefer on September 26, 2018
Net-zero retrofit could be the future for co-ops and condos.
The Resilient Power Hub Is an Idea Whose Time Has Come
Written by Bill Morris on August 22, 2018
Bright Power system cuts energy bills, provides power in a blackout.
Co-op City Barks at Proposed Animal Shelter
Written by Bill Morris on June 21, 2018
Massive Bronx co-op doesn’t want $60 million facility in its back yard.
A Parking Garage Is a Cash Cow. Keep It Healthy
Written by Marianne Schaefer on May 16, 2018
Preventive maintenance can save big money of concrete repairs.
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