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.
When Your Neighbor Is a Thief
November 30, 2017
Co-op boards and management need to take steps to stop petty thievery.
Boards Scramble As Retail Rents Continue to Dive
November 28, 2017
Co-op and condo boards offering flexibility on lease terms and asking rents.
The Cop Who Became a Property Manager
Written by Bill Morris on November 02, 2017
Service is the thread that runs through Robert Ferrara’s two careers.
Before Joining the Amenities Race, Study the Track
Written by Stephen Varone and Peter Varsalona on October 31, 2017
A professional feasibility study can avoid surprises and save money.
New Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Hits Queens
October 26, 2017
Improperly maintained water cooling towers are the likely culprit.
That Flowerpot on the Fire Escape Could Be a Killer
October 24, 2017
Ignore house rules and city and state laws at your peril.
A Personal Crusade Results in a Major Amenity Upgrade
Written by Paula Chin on October 23, 2017
Two condo unit-owners tackle a project to the benefit of all residents.
Crackdown on Balcony Enclosures Is Coming
Written by Marianne Schaefer on October 19, 2017
Enclosures without DOB permits will have to be removed.
Tri-State Region Failing to Prepare for Rising Water Levels
October 19, 2017
New report says planning is local rather than regional – and inadequate.
The Burnishing of a Gold Coast Gym
Written by Paula Chin on October 13, 2017
How a Fifth Avenue condo pulled off a major amenity revamp.
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