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.
If the Building Is Leaking, the Co-op or Condo Board Needs to Act. Now.
December 19, 2022
Any compromise of the building envelope requires immediate attention.
‘Tis the Season to…Report Bed Bugs, Mold and Other Unwelcome Guests
Written by Bill Morris on December 15, 2022
Co-op and condo boards face Dec. 31 filing deadline under two local laws.
Worker’s Death at Co-op Underscores Importance of Air-Tight Insurance
Written by Scott S. Greenspun and Jillian Menna on December 01, 2022
Co-op and condo boards can leave nothing to chance during repairs.
Co-op and Condo Boards Begin Tackling Fire Risk From E-Bikes
Written by Bill Morris on November 25, 2022
Some boards are mulling changes to house rules as a quick fix.
Problem Solved: Owners Squabbling Over Necessary Structural Repairs
November 22, 2022
Deferred maintenance and foot-dragging are no longer viable options.
It Takes Experience to Do Terra Cotta Work on Budget and on Time
October 25, 2022
The city has gotten stricter about repairing these architectural details.
Staff at Luxury Tribeca Condo Walks Off the Job
Written by Bill Morris on October 21, 2022
Workers are angry over management's failure to negotiate a union contract.
Manhattan Retail Rents Notch First Uptick Since 2016
October 17, 2022
A prime source of co-op and condo income may be on the rebound.
5 Reasons Why Condo Common Charges Are Going (Way) Up
October 14, 2022
The cost of energy, repairs, staffs and compliance are all going up, with a boost from inflation.
At This Manhattan Co-op, the Super Is the In-House Historian
Written by Michele Cardella on October 07, 2022
Museum artifacts range from a Captain America shield to ancient beer cans.
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