HABITAT
NYC co-ops and condos, like all residential apartment buildings, are bricks and mortar. They need care, maintenance, and money to pay for the upkeep. The goal, though, is not to make a profit, but to create an environment that owners want to live and invest in. How co-op and condo buildings do that in New York City is what you'll find here.
Westchester’s Biggest Co-op Tackles a Security Breach
Written by Bill Morris on February 17, 2022
Unauthorized Amazon Key for Business boxes discovered inside intercoms.
Co-op Board Learns the High Cost of Ignoring Neighbor's Rain Runoff
January 31, 2022
Board let a problem persist for years without taking action. Not a good idea.
For Co-ops and Condos, Garages Are the New Facades
Written by Bill Morris on January 27, 2022
City has begun rolling out new regs on mandatory periodic inspections.
The Holidays Are Coming. Is Your Package Room Ready?
December 06, 2021
Co-op and condo boards need to address chaos in the package room.
Resistance to Homeless Shelter on Billionaires' Row Proves Futile
November 12, 2021
Neighborhood activists fail to keep hotel from becoming homeless shelter.
Problem Solved: Avoiding Common Pitfalls on Capital Projects
October 26, 2021
Begin with a budget that can pay for the desired scope of work.
A New Tech Tool if Co-op and Condo Staffs Go on Strike
Written by Bill Morris on October 21, 2021
Resident ID’s go digital, a major relief for property managers.
In This Co-op, Neighbors Live On Long After They Move Out
Written by Michele Cardella on October 15, 2021
The Smiths moved out of "The Smith Apartment" more than a decade ago.
Co-op Board Learns That a Cheap Contractor Can Get Expensive
October 12, 2021
Contractor’s lack of experience led to big problems on a big job.
Shrinking Federal Subsidies Could Cause Flood Insurance Costs to Soar
September 24, 2021
Waterfront co-ops and condos will be affected by looming changes.
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