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In a first, rent-stabilized apartments are converting to affordable co-ops — forever.
Mitchell-Lama Co-op Advocate DIsputes Value of Conversion Path
Written by Adele Niederman on January 26, 2024
Adele Niederman has a rebuttal for privatization plan at Cadman Towers in Brooklyn.
A New Tool for Mitchell-Lama Co-ops to Remain Affordable
Written by Toba Potosky on December 15, 2023
Brooklyn's Cadman Towers co-op uses "Article 2 to 11" to preserve affordability.
First Co-op Qualifies for Enhanced Green Roof Tax Abatement
Written by Emily Myers on October 04, 2023
The special rate is available to those buildings located in one of 15 city-designated priority community districts.
Curbside Organics Recycling Begins in Brooklyn on Oct. 2
September 26, 2023
City rolling out ambitious plan to curb landfill shipments and greenhouse gases.
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.
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