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.
Who’s Inspecting the City’s Elevator Inspectors?
June 11, 2018
Audit finds faulty and non-existent inspections by non-DOB crews.
The Engineer Who Became a Property Manager
Written by Bill Morris on June 07, 2018
Ed Ermler happily takes everything that gets thrown his way.
When Co-ops Act Like Big Brother
June 06, 2018
Boards can require – and store – pictures and identification of visitors.
DOB Commissioner on Inspectors, Violations, and Appeals
Written by Bill Morris on June 04, 2018
“We’re trying to facilitate safe, compliant development.”
Landmarks Commission Won’t Cut Public Reviews
June 01, 2018
Preservationists elated that decisions will remain transparent.
New Map Shows Neglect of Water Tank Inspections
May 31, 2018
Investigation and interactive map reveal shocking lapses.
Bathroom Battle Brews in Fifth Avenue Co-op
May 30, 2018
Illegal bathroom is why boards insist on alteration agreements.
Bicycles Pump Up the Amenities Race
May 25, 2018
For many co-ops and condos, storage is no longer enough.
The New York City Co-op in the 22nd Century
Written by Marianne Schaefer on May 24, 2018
A sci-fi novel imagines a very different – yet familiar – metropolis.
Cast-Iron Gem in NoHo Wins Preservation Award
May 24, 2018
54 Bond Street’s impeccable restoration honored by Landmarks Conservancy.
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