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Spike in Heating Oil Costs Pinches Affordable Harlem Co-op

Harlem, Manhattan

-up in January to $10,653 in March — a truly staggering 77% increase. “This was not part of our budget, which

Energy Efficiency Letter Grades Do Not Predict Fines for Carbon Emissions

New York City

’re preparing operating budgets,” DePaola says, “but they should also use it for long-term capital planning

Co-op and Condo Boards Are Wondering: Is Our Money Safe?

New York City

don’t need to be careful when they park their money, either for operating budgets or reserve funds

Heroic Board Member Helps Rescue Distressed Bronx Co-op

The Bronx

it since 2001.” HPD’s demands included: a two-year financial audit by an independent CPA; budget

(Un)Civil War at Seward Park: Part 1

Lower East Side

and other costs. The memo stated that the co-op’s annual operating budget was $25 million but its income

Water Rate Jumps 4.42%, Latest Addition to the List of Rising Costs

New York City

for research at the nonpartisan Citizens Budget Commission, which monitors city and state finances. “And so

The Co-op Board President Who Misses Nothing

Jackson Heights, Queens

. “But we have a doorman from 7 A.M. to 1 A.M. seven days a week, and a big chunk of our budget

Condo Borrowing

it comes to the economics of budgeting, in some instances we will actually recommend that a board impose

The Windsor Tower Co-op Board Can’t Afford to Be Cheap

Midtown East, Manhattan

projects budget. There was a small assessment for a hallway renovation, and annual hikes to monthly

The Greening of the Grinnell Co-op

Washington Heights, Manhattan

of the current plan’s budget.” The Grinnell’s solar array was designed and installed by Bright Power. Husna

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Super starting his own business outside of the co-op

Bob B JR Dec 20, 2024

radiator air valves

Pre-war cooperative NYC Dec 19, 2024

Coop serious problem - staff work without permits, etc

DM Dec 15, 2024

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