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.
New Con Edison Device Detects Gas Leaks — For Free
Written by Paula Chin on October 06, 2022
Co-op and condo boards getting a new tool to avoid gas shutdowns.
Can Unit-Owners in a Red-Tagged Condo Demand Concessions?
October 03, 2022
Unit-owners, unlike renters, have limited protections in a gas shutdown.
A Healthy Building Will Limit the Rising Cost of Insurance
September 26, 2022
Co-op and condo boards need to fix violations before renewing policies.
Con Edison and National Grid Say Energy Costs Will Soar This Winter
September 23, 2022
Co-op and condo budgets are facing unforeseeable pressures on all energy costs.
New York City Has Seventh Fastest Rising Flood Risk in Nation
August 29, 2022
A decade after Hurricane Sandy, spending on coastal protections is lagging.
Problem Solved: Keeping an Insurance Carrier From Walking Away
August 23, 2022
For co-op and condo boards, deferred maintenance is no longer an option.
Problem Solved: Pinpointing Leaks on the Cheap
August 09, 2022
Cutting-edge technology cuts down on the cost of leak detection.
After posting bail, Glenn Hirsch was allowed to return to the Amherst co-op, infuriating fellow shareholders.
The Right Way for a Co-op Board to Deal With a Hoarder
Written by Bill Morris on August 05, 2022
Eviction should be the last resort when dealing with a shareholder who's a hoarder.
Co-op Boards Must Treat All Pieds-a-Terre Equally
August 02, 2022
Policies that favor some shareholders over others are an illegal breach.
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