HABITAT
The Quarter-Century Education of a Co-op Board President
Written by Tom Soter on July 25, 2017
Board service required Martin Mirkin to learn lighting, plumbing – and people.
How a Dream Terrace Became a Financial Nightmare
July 12, 2017
Removing mature trees and shrubs isn’t easy or cheap. Who pays?
Fifth Avenue Co-ops Sued for Blocking Access Agreement
June 23, 2017
Owner of former French consulate cites neighbors’ “stall tactics.”
The Right Way to Switch to LED Lights
Written by Bill Morris on June 13, 2017
Don't pluck that low-hanging fruit! Call Con Ed instead.
Another New York Building Seeks to Dump the Trump Brand
June 07, 2017
Petition circulated by desperate man who can’t unload his Trump Palace condo.
Family Affair: A New York Business Passes to the Fourth Generation
Written by Bill Morris on May 16, 2017
The Kraus family has been in the plumbing business for more than a century.
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Written by Tom Soter on May 01, 2017
Sue Dorn passed down something to her daughter, Martha: co-op board service.
Crackdown Continues on Illegal Sublets
March 27, 2017
There's help for boards who want to keep their co-op or condo from becoming a hotel.
Luxury Co-ops vs. Luxury Condos? No Contest
March 21, 2017
At the high end, condo sales far outpace co-ops.
Buyers Turned Off by “Onerous” Co-op Board Demands
February 06, 2017
Sales dip sharply on Upper East Side over application process.
Board Talk
Engage, enrage, ask questions and give answers with your community of board members. Submit your questions and comments here!
Habitat Week by Week
Co-op and condo board business broken down into bite-sized bits - 2 stories each week. Read now on all digital devices.
Ask the Experts
learn moreLearn all the basics of NYC co-op and condo management, with straight talk from heavy hitters in the field of co-op or condo apartments
Professionals in some of the key fields of co-op and condo board governance and building management answer common questions in their areas of expertise
Subscribe
join nowGot elected? Are you on your co-op/condo board?
Then don’t miss a beat! Stories you can use to make your building better, keep it out of trouble, save money, enhance market value, and make your board life a whole lot easier!