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.
City Clarifies Which Construction Projects Can Continue
April 29, 2020
Department of Buildings issues new guidance on “essential” work.
A Tale of Two COVID-19 Survivors in a Yonkers Co-op
Written by Jonathan Vatner on April 23, 2020
A sick couple gets love and support from their co-op neighbors and staff.
Water and Energy Benchmarking Deadline Pushed to August 1
April 22, 2020
Pandemic leads city to relax deadline for building owners.
Naming COVID-19 Victims Is Asking for a Lawsuit
Written by Bill Morris on April 21, 2020
The right to privacy trumps the advantages of sharing information.
Doormen, Supers, Porters Among Victims of COVID-19
April 18, 2020
As masks become mandatory, union says 45 service workers have died in pandemic.
Clinton Hill Co-op Conquers Chronic Heat Imbalance
Written by Frank Lovece on April 17, 2020
With help of incentives, board installs Radiator Cozys in 1,200 units.
The Radiator Cozy Can Balance Heat in Every Apartment
Written by Frank Lovece on April 14, 2020
Buildings can even out over- and under-heated apartments.
Co-op and condo boards can download free tips on finances, cleaning and staffing.
How Massive Penn South Co-op Is Coping With a Massive Threat
Written by Tom Soter on April 09, 2020
Board and management got ahead of the curve – and hope to stay there.
Should Co-op and Condo Boards Reveal Covid-19 Cases?
April 09, 2020
Personal privacy can clash with protecting the health of the majority.
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