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This Co-op’s Lobby Renovation Required a Quick Pivot
March 28, 2023
Modernization made waterfall look outdated, called for fast action.
Gramercy Co-op Board Saves Big by Using the Super as Project Manager
Written by Bill Morris on March 22, 2023
Major repairs to the heating and cooling system come in under budget.
Co-op Board Keeps Pandemic Ban on Door-to-Door Deliveries
March 17, 2023
Do boards have the power to keep bans in place as the pandemic recedes?
Boards must decide if it’s smart to save on interest by paying down the loan.
Angry residents say the board's actions are pricing them out of their homes.
Co-op Board Overcomes Shareholder Apathy and Sells a Flip Tax
Written by Carol J. Ott on March 08, 2023
Persistence pays off for a board seeking to replenish its reserve fund.
Bulging Facade Forces Evacuation of Chinatown Building
March 07, 2023
Episode is a reminder that all co-op and condo boards must keep their buildings safe.
Problem Solved: Avoiding Fines by Combining Roof and Facade Projects
February 28, 2023
Co-op and condo boards need to act now to avoid fines for carbon emissions.
New Tech Tool Turns Building Carbon Emissions Into Cash
Written by Bill Morris on February 15, 2023
With carbon capture, Manhattan tower has turned a liability into an asset.
Problem Solved: Turning Aging Infrastructure Into Cost-Efficient Systems
February 14, 2023
The challenges kept coming with old systems that hemorrhaged money.
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