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How Hot Is the City's Real Estate Market? Lukewarm.
June 23, 2023
Neither buyers nor sellers are in charge in today's room-temperature market.
Does Your Co-op or Condo Have an Alternative Parking Plan?
Written by Paula Chin on June 22, 2023
With garage inspections looming, boards need to think about Plan B.
$10 million to help needy buildings comply with Local Law 97.
If smoking is banned in public spaces, the co-op board has a powerful weapon.
Affordable Co-ops See New Tax Abatement as an “Important Tool”
Written by Bill Morris on June 15, 2023
The successor to the expired J-51 property tax abatement is cheered by co-ops.
It Just Got Easier for Co-op Boards to Secure a PACE Loan
Written by Bill Morris on June 14, 2023
New rules will ease the flow of money to pay for electric-powered retrofits.
Tax break is one of few housing measures to pass in recent Legislature session.
City Finally Makes Curbside Organics Recycling Mandatory
Written by Bill Morris on June 12, 2023
After long struggle, environmental advocates succeed in keeping organics out of landfills.
Habitat's Carol Ott Stars on "Building Talk" Podcast
June 09, 2023
Habitat's publisher swaps words of wisdom with hosts Frank and Bo.
Urban Green Council Maps “Pathways” to Comply With Local Law 97
Written by Bill Morris on June 07, 2023
New study reveals that most co-ops and condos already meet 2024 goals.
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