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.
Engineer of Deficient Sidewalk Sheds Hit With $16,000 Fine
August 31, 2018
Collapse in Soho leads to closer scrutiny from Department of Buildings.
All Shareholders Are Created Equal – and Must Be Treated Equally
August 28, 2018
Varying usage of utilities doesn’t change the cost to shareholders.
Trust Your Professionals – or Pay the Price
Written by Kathleen Needham Inocco on August 27, 2018
Impulsive board builds a roof deck no one can use.
Capital Repairs Are Not Amateur Hour
Written by Anita Konfederak on August 24, 2018
Hiring the right professionals can ensure quality and save money.
Time Running Out for Free, No-Penalty Retaining Wall Inspections
August 16, 2018
City program set to expire at the end of August.
The Four Keys to a Successful Facade Restoration
Written by Oswald Bertolini on August 14, 2018
Here’s how to deal with the growing demands of Local Law 11.
Boards Need to Figure Out What’s Around the Next Curve
Written by Joakim Aspegren on August 13, 2018
Long-range planning helps boards raise funds when they’re needed.
Architects and Engineers Are Valuable Sets of Eyes
Written by Eric Cowley on August 06, 2018
Get professional guidance for property maintenance and upgrades.
Two Good Reasons for Promoting Owner Occupancy
August 01, 2018
Limits on sublets enhance a sense of community, the ability to borrow.
Architect’s Goal: Fixing the Building Without Breaking the Bank.
Written by Scott Kamen on July 30, 2018
Deferred maintenance and inadequate budgeting are major roadblocks.
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