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.
After a Fire or Flood, Public Adjusters Must Act Fast
Written by Ann Farmer on November 12, 2019
Work should begin the day disaster strikes.
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Laundry-Room Contracts
November 07, 2019
Some lawyers say a license, not a lease, is the way for boards to go.
Banging Radiator Pipes Needed an Engineer, Not a Plumber
November 04, 2019
After throwing good money after bad, a co-op board hired the right professional.
How to Save on Soft Costs on Local Law 11 Jobs
November 01, 2019
When scaffolding is up, do as much work as possible.
Comptroller Says City Can’t Verify Elevator Inspections
November 01, 2019
Two months after a fatal accident, inspectors’ performance rated “poor.”
A Co-op Board Can Turn Down the Volume in a Noisy Bar
October 31, 2019
Shareholders need to band together to control noisy commercial tenants.
Shocker: Cost of Gas and Electricity Is Going Up
October 30, 2019
Con Edison request to raise rates for three years likely to win approval.
Few New Yorkers in Vulnerable Coastal Areas Have Flood Insurance
October 29, 2019
Seven years after Hurricane Sandy, more than 80 percent are uninsured.
Proper Planning for NYC's New Elevator Regulations
October 25, 2019
The right consultant and scope of work are crucial to meeting new rules.
Catsimatidis Offers Financial Incentives to Convert from Gas to Oil
October 24, 2019
Billionaire offers a solution to moratorium on new gas hookups.
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