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How Warbasse Houses Turned Its Messy Basements Into a Revenue Stream
Written by Sue Treiman on October 14, 2020
Storage lockers are an amenity that produces a $50,000 yearly windfall.
Brooklyn Waterfront Condos Sue Over Raucous Block Parties
October 12, 2020
Three condo boards seek $2 million for city’s failure to maintain parks.
Court Declines to Shut Down Illegal Parties During the Pandemic
Written by Victor M. Metsch on September 10, 2020
Co-op and condo boards need to meet the letter of the law to thwart violations.
Finding the Source of Leaks in a New Condo Can Be a Detective Story
Written by Marianne Schaefer on July 08, 2020
Brooklyn condo board plays sleuth to solve leak mystery.
How Renovations Rebooted in a Brooklyn Condo
Written by Paula Chin on July 09, 2020
Board and management put safety above convenience as the city reopens.
The Owner’s Rep Is a Co-op or Condo Board’s Eyes and Ears
Written by Paula Chin on May 20, 2020
Reps serve as boards’ advocates during complex capital projects.
Clinton Hill Co-op Conquers Chronic Heat Imbalance
Written by Frank Lovece on April 17, 2020
With help of incentives, board installs Radiator Cozys in 1,200 units.
Brooklyn's Priciest Home Sale Ever Closes Virtually
April 16, 2020
$20.3 million riverfront condo closes during citywide shutdown.
A New Fix for the Ancient Problem of Imbalanced Heat
Written by Frank Lovece on March 27, 2020
Radiator Cozy brings even temperatures to a Clinton Hill co-op.
A Sunset Park Co-op’s Solar Success Story
Written by Kathryn Farrell on March 20, 2020
Asking the right questions leads to big savings on electric bills.
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