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.
In This Co-op, Community Was the Cure for Calamity
Written by Michele Cardella on July 27, 2018
Things break – but goodwill can help put them back together.
Fifth Avenue Explosion Tests Management Company
Written by Bill Morris on July 26, 2018
The Andrews Organization was quick to put “experienced boots on the ground.”
From Roof Jobs to Refi’s, Accountants Should Be in the Loop
Written by Jay M. Menachem on July 24, 2018
CPAs are an extra pair of eyes that can improve a board’s vision.
The Unstoppable Rise of the Emotional Support Animal
July 24, 2018
Boards faced with escalating – and often dubious – requests for pet exemptions.
A Deck Up on the Roof Can Get Complicated
Written by Christa Waring on July 20, 2018
Boards need to consider codes and laws before installing a roof deck.
New Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Claims First Victim
July 20, 2018
Upper Manhattan residents sickened by Legionella bacteria.
The Accountant Who Became a Property Manager
Written by Marianne Schaefer on July 19, 2018
Jeffrey Weber’s path took some twists before he found his true calling.
Q&A With a Riverside Drive Architecture Buff
Written by Tom Soter on July 13, 2018
Jeff Byles has become a steward for his co-op's 19th-century buildings.
The Solaire in Battery Park City Wants to Go Condo
July 12, 2018
Conversion from rent-stabilized would tip balance in downtown Manhattan.
A Reserve Study Takes the Long (30-Year) View
Written by Seth Frumkin on July 10, 2018
This tool helps boards assess building needs – and the best way to fund them.
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