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NYSERDA Grants Help Multifamily Buildings Cut Carbon Emissions
Written by Bill Morris on April 19, 2023
Funds will help a co-op and a condo pay for retrofits and avoid fines.
Plan to "Tear Down Those Sidewalk Sheds!" Gains Steam
April 17, 2023
Support grows for campaign to expedite dismantling of ubiquitous sidewalk sheds.
Switching from fossil fuels will be "challenging but not impossible," says one expert.
Real-time energy management produces data that drives energy savings.
The Department of Buildings has failed to collect $627 million over the past six years.
Garbage Set-Out Time Changes to 8 p.m. on Saturday
March 31, 2023
Many co-ops and condo expect added costs in fight against rats.
Is It Kosher to Be Misleading at Your Co-op Board Interview?
March 29, 2023
Apartment buyers face a moral dilemma during grilling by the co-op board.
City to Mandate Composting of Yard Waste
March 27, 2023
Mandatory program would begin in June, differs from voluntary organics recycling.
It's Official — Dirty No. 4 Fuel Oil Is on the Way Out
March 24, 2023
Mayor signs bill that will accelerate the city's ban on a prime air pollutant.
All Co-op Proprietary Leases Have an Expiration Date. When Is Yours?
Written by Bill Morris on March 16, 2023
Co-op boards risk “suicide” if they allow their lease to expire.
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