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Loans Backed by Fannie and Freddie Break $1 Million Barrier
January 30, 2023
Amid the gloom, there's good news for co-op and condo buyers in New York City.
Greg Carlson, Tireless Co-op and Condo Advocate, Dies at 72
January 27, 2023
Manager and advocate was on the cutting edge trying to save energy and money.
REBNY Estimates Potential Fines Under Local Law 97
Written by Bill Morris on January 26, 2023
Co-ops and condos that don’t add retrofits could get swamped by penalties.
Problem Solved: Stopping Leaks After Heavy, Wind-Driven Rains
January 24, 2023
Two buildings required two very different solutions to the same problem.
Do Co-op and Condo Buyers Need a Home Inspection?
January 23, 2023
Some say due diligence of financials, reserve fund and capital plan is enough.
Ask Mary: 5 Tips for New Co-op and Condo Board Members
Written by Mary Federico on January 19, 2023
Our advice columnist can help neophytes get off on the right foot.
Martin Luther King Jr.
January 16, 2023
The Habitat Group joins in honoring a giant of the civil rights struggle.
Co-op Boards Should Shun Any Appearance of a Conflict of Interest
January 13, 2023
A lawyer on the co-op board serving as sellers' rep is a bad idea.
One Solution to E-Bike Fires: Build a Better Bike-Storage Room
Written by Bill Morris on January 11, 2023
Aufgang Architects’ design uses sprinklers, sensors and other tools to fight fires.
Problem Solved: Co-op Board Saves Big by Regulating Building Systems
January 10, 2023
Real-time monitoring of systems cuts costs and Local Law 97 fines.
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