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Landmark UWS Co-op Cuts Costs with Fiberglass Replica for Crumbling Cornice
Written by Emily Myers on April 23, 2025
A landmarked Upper West Side co-op replaced its deteriorating terra cotta cornice with fiberglass, a more cost-effective alternative.
Manhattan Co-op's Decarbonization Costs Slashed with Rebate for Heat Pumps
Written by Emily Myers on February 26, 2025
Manhattan co-op halves decarbonization costs with help of $49,000 rebate
West End Avenue Co-op Finances Riser Replacement with Innovative Payment Plan
Written by Emily Myers on July 03, 2024
A luxury West End Avenue co-op is using an interest-free contractor payment plan to fund a nine-month, multimillion dollar riser replacement project, allowing the work to start immediately and stretching the monthly assessments nine months beyond the expected completion date.
Real-Time Energy Data Helps Co-ops and Condos Track Compliance with Local Law 97
Written by Emily Myers on July 31, 2024
Westminster House, a 154-unit co-op on the Upper East Side, is using a real-time emission-monitoring tool to track energy use and ensure compliance with Local Law 97 regulations, which require energy use for 2024 to be reported by May 1st, 2025.
Upper West Side Co-op Installs Heat Pumps to Cut Emissions and Ease Boiler Strain
Written by Emily Myers on November 27, 2024
An 11-story Upper West Side co-op is installing heat pumps in the basement to generate domestic hot water, reducing emissions and taking pressure off the aging boiler, with the help of The Folson Group.
Can a Co-op Board Deny a Transfer of a Unit to Three Children?
September 17, 2024
The co-op board must approve all transfers, and there are no guarantees.
The Ariel West’s Terra Cotta Troubles
Written by Emily Myers on March 20, 2024
The 32-story luxury condo on Manhattan’s Upper West Side has been forced to take on the lengthy and expensive process of replacing its terra cotta rainscreen.
Inspections Reveal Violations in 1 out of 5 Parking Garages
January 22, 2024
Co-op and condo boards are urged to get busy complying with Local Law 126.
A Portable Pump Rescues an UWS Condop’s Boiler Room
Written by Emily Myers on October 18, 2023
Having an emergency pump at the ready is an important flood management strategy for any building.
Retailer Sues Condo Board for $10 Million Over Lost Rent
August 30, 2023
Failure to approve a new ventilation system lands a cond-op board in court.
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