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A Thankless Job That Doesn't Even Pay

New York City

of the finances – that would be a lot of work, and the building can save a great deal of money by not hiring

Building a Better Backup Generator

Battery Park City, Manhattan

the actual work.” The consensus is that residents got something money can’t buy. “I think the condominium

A New Way to Cut Shipments to Landfills

New York City

. They can then save money by looking on the Exchange for free furniture and fixtures – or for someone who

A Co-op Board With a Holistic Approach

Riverdale, The Bronx

the second roof and install a playground next year – with money from the new mortgage and no assessment

A Mitchell-Lama Co-op Keeps Its Options Open

Kips Bay, Manhattan

is worth mentioning. In 2014, the co-op refinanced its underlying mortgage for $35 million. The money

Sometimes It Pays to Take the Inexpensive Way Out

New York City

at significant expense. It was their money. But sometimes – when it’s appropriate – boards should have

When It Comes to Steam Boilers, Size Matters

New York City

-op and condo boards called “Simple Steam Fixes Save Money.” Depending on the upgrades, savings will range

Harlem Co-op’s Brownstone Facade Needs Major Help

Harlem, Manhattan

of this latest one. “If we didn’t have the money from the tax settlement, we would have tried to get a loan

Transparency vs. Privacy: A Balancing Act for Boards

New York City

’s a conflict. But it doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t go with it. They don’t need to pay more money simply

Condo’s Sloped Roof Is Perfect for Solar Panels

Lower East Side, Manhattan

Swonder, 58, vice president of the condo board. “But money was always an issue. It’s only been the last

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