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Greenwich Village Co-op Facade Repairs Reveal Crumbling Cornice and Rusted Supports
Written by Emily Myers on January 30, 2025
Facade repairs at a prewar co-op in Greenwich Village revealed rusted supports for the building's terra cotta cornice and an eroding ornate frieze in critical condition.
Gramercy Square Condo Board Sues Sponsor for $75 Million
February 07, 2025
The condo board's lawsuit alleges physical defects and fiscal mismanagement.
Hamilton Heights Condo Cuts Emissions with Cost-Effective Upgrades
Written by Emily Myers on February 05, 2025
The Hamilton Heights condo at 668 Riverside Drive has made energy-saving upgrades, reducing costs by 10% and bringing the building into compliance with Local Law 97 without needing an assessment.
Smart technology releases heat only when needed, reducing waste.
How a Condo Board Overcame a History of Insurance Claims
Written by Paula Chin on February 04, 2025
This Lower East Side condo board had to turn to the "non-admitted" market.
Co-op Board Moves to Evict Quad Cinema Over Unpaid Rent
February 03, 2025
First it was noise, now it's unpaid rent. Co-op board says cinema has to go.
Shoddy Construction Doubles Cost of Condo's Facade Repair
Written by Emily Myers on February 14, 2025
Surprise! Board has to pay to repair a problem that hid in plain sight for 60 years.
Landmark Prewar Co-op Tackles Carbon Emissions with Smart Lobby Reno
Written by Emily Myers on January 08, 2025
1120 Fifth Ave. transformed its lobby from a gas-guzzling space to one that is fully electrified, shaving 10% of its annual natural gas consumption.
Co-op Board Installs Heat Pumps to Slash Emissions and Costs
Written by Emily Myers on November 29, 2024
Replacing electric baseboards with heat pumps is a win for shareholders and the planet.
Land-Lease Co-op Sues Over Rent Calculations if Co-op Is Dissolved
October 01, 2024
Carnegie House co-op seeks protections if negotiations with land owners break down.
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