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Tenant Protection Act has made conversions much more difficult for developers.
Affordable Co-ops Get a Roadmap to Cutting Costs and Carbon Emissions
Written by Bill Morris on April 28, 2022
New Resource Guide to help co-ops go green without going broke.
Energy Letter Grades Do NOT Measure Carbon Emissions
Written by Bill Morris on April 13, 2022
Many co-op and condo boards are operating under a false assumption.
Building Service Workers Union Gives Negotiators Power to Call a Strike
Written by Bill Morris on April 14, 2022
Local 32BJ rally wins governor’s support for a possible walkout on April 20.
Treat the Building’s Ventilation System Holistically
April 12, 2022
If there are leaks, the building will never breathe properly.
Manhattan's First-Quarter Sales Were Highest Since 1989
April 05, 2022
The market for Manhattan apartments keeps roaring along.
Balky Elevators Turn Luxury Tower Into "High-Rise Hell"
April 01, 2022
Financial District building plagued by mysterious elevator breakdowns.
Luxury Condo Unit-Owners Benefitting from 421-a Tax Break
March 31, 2022
Tax break designed to spur affordable housing is a boon to developers and the rich.
Chelsea Condo Loses Commercial Tenant to Russia Sanctions
March 21, 2022
Grocery delivery app Buyk loses funding and is forced to shut down.
Problem Solved: Preparing for Terra Cotta Surprises
March 15, 2022
Boards and their architects need to talk frankly before the work begins.
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