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Century-Old Park Avenue Co-op Gets a Facelift for the Ages
Written by Bill Morris on June 29, 2022
$7 million facade job and courtyard landscaping bring aging jewel up to date.
Board bucks idea the that a building has to be rich to be green.
After a brief surge, luxury sales enter bear market territory.
Courts Uphold Condo's Demand for $1 Million Bond in Licensing Agreement
Written by Bill Morris on June 23, 2022
Condominium’s “unique” demand is upheld, others are turned down.
Artificially low price is allowed to stand — and board gets stuck with legal fees.
Here’s how to rein in the cost of scaffolding, sidewalk sheds, permits and engineering.
Two new developments will have strict income caps and resale limits.
Spike in Heating Oil Costs Pinches Affordable Harlem Co-op
Written by Bill Morris on June 08, 2022
Ukraine war, inflation add to financial squeeze at HDFC co-op.
Co-op board and contractor adapt to challenging times to get job done.
Co-op Board Softens the Sting of Soft Costs on Facade Project
Written by Bill Morris on May 18, 2022
By limiting access to an inner courtyard, board saved more than $100,000.
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