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Kips Bay Co-Op Finalizes $1.5M Electrification, Slashes Energy Costs by 20-30%
Written by Emily Myers on June 05, 2024
A $1.5 million electrification project at 240 East 24th St. has eliminated the use of fossil fuels, installed more efficient heat-pump technology, and given residents better control of their heating and cooling, saving the co-op 20-30% on energy costs.
New Rooftop Exhaust Fans Save Future Condominium $24,000 Annually in Energy Costs
Written by Emily Myers on July 10, 2024
The Future Condominium in Kips Bay has installed ultra-efficient rooftop exhaust fans, saving $24,000 in annual energy costs and lowering maintenance costs, while also participating in demand-response events to earn a check for $8,408.
Alert Condo Super Spots Fake Certificate of Insurance
Written by Emily Myers on September 20, 2023
Condo could have been liable for hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.
Comptroller Says City Can’t Verify Elevator Inspections
November 01, 2019
Two months after a fatal accident, inspectors’ performance rated “poor.”
Elevator Death Brings Call for Licensing of Mechanics
August 27, 2019
Tragic accident could add to burgeoning regs on elevator safety.
A Good Doorman Is Hard to Find
Written by Bill Morris on June 27, 2019
Through 45 years of service, Julian Muscat became family at Victoria House.
It's Too Early to Shut Down the Heat
April 11, 2019
Switching from heat to air-conditioning before May 31 is against the law.
A Mitchell-Lama Co-op Keeps Its Options Open
Written by Bill Morris on January 16, 2019
Co-op can go to market rate without paying prepayment penalty.
Bookkeeping Goes High Tech
Written by Lisa Prevost on October 16, 2017
Boards can say goodbye to stacks of invoices with a simple click.
Week by Week: February 13
February 13, 2017
A Kips Bay co-op gets a boost from cogen, while a Rockaways co-op scores a record block grant.
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