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.
How Co-op and Condo Boards Can Prepare for the Next Disaster
October 22, 2019
The tool kit includes contact lists, staff supplies, a meeting place, and go-bags.
Boards Can't Afford to Be Cheap on Facade Repairs
October 18, 2019
Once the scaffolding is up, do as much work as possible.
Can Co-op Boards Limit the Size of Support Animals?
October 17, 2019
Board bans visits from the 70-pound dog of a shareholder’s relative.
Window AC Units Are This Co-op’s Seasonal Weather Vane
Written by Michele Cardella on October 10, 2019
Twice-yearly ritual signals arrival of spring and fall, sort of.
A Third Party Should Inspect Cooling Tower Mechanicals
October 07, 2019
Inspecting the water is just the beginning of a board's worries.
How Co-ops Can Prepare Before a Commercial Lease Expires
October 04, 2019
Get the right professionals together to keep commercial space rented.
Choice New York Acquires Goldin in Latest Management Merger
October 02, 2019
Choice New York has acquired its second company in the past two years.
Riser Replacements Open Door to Bathroom Upgrades
October 01, 2019
Board and manager turn invasive repairs into upgrade opportunity.
Who You Gonna Call? A Public Adjuster.
September 27, 2019
Outside help can be vital when boards have to juggle multiple insurance claims.
RETAIL VACANCY Is the New OPENING SOON
September 27, 2019
City comptroller says retail vacancies increased by half in last decade.
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