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And They’re Off! First PACE Loan Finally Closes in New York City
Written by Bill Morris on June 17, 2021
Low-cost loans for energy retrofits will help co-op boards cut carbon emissions.
Benchmarking Webinars to Help Co-ops and Condos Avoid $2,000 Fines
Written by Bill Morris on June 16, 2021
Data on energy and water usage is now translated into building letter grades.
The Climate Mobilization Act’s Surprising Paradox
Written by William D. McCracken on June 15, 2021
Many co-op and condo boards are burying their heads in the sand.
Co-op Board Overreaches on Window Air-Conditioner Rule
June 14, 2021
Co-op and condo boards have limited power to set rules on window units.
Instead of acting as a pass-through, condos should bill sponsors directly.
Register here to comment at hearings in Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx.
Here's to a Memorable Memorial Day!
May 31, 2021
The Habitat Group wishes a happy holiday to New York's co-op and condo community.
The pandemic has inspired many boards to become more flexible.
Can the Sponsor Vote at the Annual Meeting?
Written by Deborah Koplovitz on May 18, 2021
“Voting control” is a ticklish legal issue.
There's no getting around this quirky demand of co-op boards.
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