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DOB Goes to Court Over Dilapidated, Decade-Old SIdewalk Shed
August 25, 2023
Shed in in Crown Heights is in disrepair, just like the building behind it.
Brooklyn Co-op Closes on First Multifamily Express Green Loan
Written by Bill Morris on August 23, 2023
$120,000 loan will pay to electrify the building, cut carbon emissions.
Tower will use renewable underground heat instead of fossil fuels to power building systems.
Shareholder claims she was not granted accommodations for disabilities.
Rare Lottery for Affordable Co-ops Comes to Brooklyn
March 21, 2023
Rare lottery gives qualified buyers a chance to own a co-op on the cheap.
Defamation Against Co-op and Condo Boards Is Hard to Prove
Written by Andrew P. Brucker on February 02, 2023
The “common interest privilege” is a popular defense in defamation lawsuits.
Brooklyn Co-op Makes the Switch From Gas to Electric Stoves
Written by Bill Morris on January 25, 2023
Fearing a gas shutdown, board takes a preemptive — and green — step.
New Crown Heights Condo Built to Passive House Standards
Written by Bill Morris on January 04, 2023
Strict construction standards eliminate fossil fuels and slash energy bills.
NYCEEC Finances Brooklyn Condo's Roof and Solar Project
Written by Bill Morris on December 07, 2022
Roof renovation and solar installation deliver an unexpected bonus.
Co-op Boards Can Claim Fraud When a Buyer Lies
Written by Andrew P. Brucker on November 10, 2022
Brooklyn lawsuit shows co-ops have a powerful tool.
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