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.
This Co-op’s Lobby Renovation Required a Quick Pivot
March 28, 2023
Modernization made waterfall look outdated, called for fast action.
Unionized Bronx Building Staffers Approve Contract, Avert Strike
Written by Bill Morris on March 20, 2023
Four-year deal improves pay, preserves benefits and keeps workers on the job.
Co-op and condo boards can now forbid all short-term rentals.
Bulging Facade Forces Evacuation of Chinatown Building
March 07, 2023
Episode is a reminder that all co-op and condo boards must keep their buildings safe.
Rats! Pushback Begins Over Changes in Garbage Set-Out Times
Written by Bill Morris on March 02, 2023
Some co-ops and condos are switching to private haulers as city targets rats.
Shocker: Con Edison Rates Could Soon Jump by Double Digits
February 24, 2023
Co-op and condo boards will get yet another budget squeeze.
A Podcast Elevates the Image — and Expertise — of Resident Managers
Written by Bill Morris on February 16, 2023
In “Building Talk,” Frank and Bo are New York’s version of Click and Clack.
Changes Coming to Garbage Collection for Co-ops and Condos
January 31, 2023
Today is the last day to opt for early morning set-out of garbage and recycling.
Problem Solved: Stopping Leaks After Heavy, Wind-Driven Rains
January 24, 2023
Two buildings required two very different solutions to the same problem.
Problem Solved: An Elevator Modernization Takes a Nasty Twist
December 27, 2022
Surprises happen, and boards should set money aside to handle them.
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