HABITAT
For Co-ops and Condos, Garages Are the New Facades
Written by Bill Morris on January 27, 2022
City has begun rolling out new regs on mandatory periodic inspections.
Co-op and Condo Tax Abatement Now Has a String Attached
Written by Bill Morris on January 19, 2022
Boards must pay prevailing wages to qualify for a cherished tax break.
The Rules Keep Changing for Co-op and Condo Boards
Written by William D. McCracken on January 18, 2022
Get ready for even more new laws and rules in the coming months.
The Dream Lives On
January 17, 2022
The Habitat Group wishes you a safe and celebratory Martin Luther King Day.
Prevailing-Wage Affidavits Due for Co-op and Condo Tax Abatements
Written by Bill Morris on January 13, 2022
Boards must weigh payroll cost increase against tax benefits for residents.
Problem Solved: Finding the Best Use for a Condo’s Roof
January 11, 2022
Queens condo decides to invest in an array of solar panels.
Property Tax Commission Issues Final Reform Proposals
January 03, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams inherits a hot potato from Bill de Blasio.
New York Co-op and Condo Sales Hit 32-Year High
January 04, 2022
Despite the wave of omicron infections, fourth quarter sales soared.
To Party – or Not – on New Year's Eve?
December 29, 2021
Many co-op and condo residents are facing hard choices – again.
Problem Solved: Cutting Carbon Emissions to Avoid Fines
December 28, 2021
Co-op and condo boards need to start planning now to meet emission caps.
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