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.
The Drones Are Coming!
Written by Frank Lovece on December 24, 2018
A third way to reduce the cost of mandatory facade inspections.
Another Way to Cut the Cost of Facade Inspections
Written by Frank Lovece on December 21, 2018
Bucket trucks can do away with costly, intrusive scaffold drops.
Co-op City: 50 Years Old and Still Affordable
December 21, 2018
This storied Bronx co-op is a battered but proud survivor.
A Happy Ending for the Rivington House Saga
December 19, 2018
Health care instead of luxury condos for Lower East Side building.
Blow Leaves Into the Street at Your Peril
December 18, 2018
A debris-free sidewalk is not enough to satisfy city inspectors.
New – and Cheaper – Ways to Inspect Facades
Written by Frank Lovece on December 17, 2018
It’s possible to cut costs when complying with Local Law 11.
A Co-op’s Christmastime Discomfort and Joy
Written by Michele Cardella on December 07, 2018
The holidays weren’t supposed to happen – but magically they did.
Co-ops and Condos Getting Into Customer Care
Written by Kaya Laterman on December 04, 2018
Staff training is one response to the rising expectations of new owners.
Historic Districts Council Launches New Website
December 03, 2018
Preservation group hopes to make its resources accessible to all.
Find the Right Windows for Your Building and Your Budget
Written by Frank Lovece on November 27, 2018
European windows might be a good fit for New York buildings.
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