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.
Co-op and Condo Boards Must Repair and Maintain Sidewalks
Written by Ira Brad Matetsky on December 17, 2019
Adjacent buildings are liable for injuries suffered from lax maintenance.
Bill Would Make Co-ops and Condos Eligible for Full Disaster Relief
December 10, 2019
The Disaster Assistance Equity Act is now before the U.S. Congress.
No Extra Rate Uptick for National Grid Gas Customers
December 06, 2019
Company backs off warning that pipeline rejection will boost bills.
Public Hearing on Proposed Facade-Inspection Changes
Written by Bendix Anderson on December 05, 2019
New rules would make Local Law 11 compliance more costly.
For the First Time in a Decade, Retail Rents Decline
December 03, 2019
To fight rampant storefront vacancies, asking rents are coming down.
Can Shareholders Vote to Lower the Co-op’s Thermostat?
November 26, 2019
Residents try to fix overheated apartments without breaking the law.
Commercial Rent Control "Terrifying" to Real Estate Industry
November 22, 2019
City contends that controlling rents will reduce vacant storefronts.
When a Co-op Shareholder Seeks a Reasonable Accommodation
November 20, 2019
Co-op board needs to make the building accessible to the disabled.
Communication and Training Are Key Before Disaster Strikes
Written by Kathryn Farrell on November 19, 2019
Co-op and condo boards should emulate commercial buildings.
City Inspectors on Hunt for Lead Dust in Apartment Renovations
November 15, 2019
A flurry of violations and stop-work orders for excessive dust.
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