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Flatiron Building to Be Transformed Into Luxury Condos and Retail Space
September 13, 2024
Iconic building is part of a post-pandemic trend of office-to-residential conversions in New York City.
Chelsea Co-op Sees $40,000 Annual Energy Savings from Efficiency Upgrades
Written by Emily Myers on January 17, 2024
The London Towne House is getting an energy boost thanks to high-efficiency motors and “smart” temperature tools.
Renters will be able to buy new apartments for as little as $250.
Artificially low price is allowed to stand — and board gets stuck with legal fees.
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.
Chelsea Condo Loses Commercial Tenant to Russia Sanctions
March 21, 2022
Grocery delivery app Buyk loses funding and is forced to shut down.
London Terrace Towers Co-op Board Gets a Pleasant Surprise
Written by Bill Morris on December 01, 2021
Ballooning cost of a facade project is turned into a positive.
Condo Board Limits the Number of Cooks on Lobby Renovation
Written by Bill Morris on October 06, 2021
Chelsea Mercantile board delivers the high-end lobby it promised.
Below-market sale goes through when Chelsea condo board is slow to act.
The Owner's Rep Who Doubled as a Design Consultant
Written by Bill Morris on February 10, 2021
Chelsea condo board got its money’s worth on an interior renovation job.
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