Take a peek behind the facades of New York’s co-ops and condos to find out who's fixing things up, and how much it costs? Articles in this section cover dozens of individual projects in co-ops and condos all over New York City. Learn how NYC co-op/condo boards met the challenges of the fix-up, and how you can use their experiences to smooth out yours.
Are you doing capital improvements at your co-op or condo? Email kfarrell@habitatmag.com or emyers@habitatmag.com to have your project included in our column.
City Reinstates Improperly Withheld Co-op Property Tax Abatement
Written by Bill Morris on September 14, 2022
Management company error could have cost shareholder cherished tax break.
Fannie Mae Shakes Up the Co-op and Condo Lending Game
Written by Paula Chin on September 08, 2022
Florida condo collapse triggers tighter rules on repairs and reserves.
Westchester Co-op Masters Heat Balancing Act
Written by Bill Morris on August 24, 2022
Co-op board installs new sensors and replaces old underground pipes.
Energy Efficiency Letter Grades Do Not Predict Fines for Carbon Emissions
Written by Bill Morris on August 17, 2022
Many co-op and condo boards are still operating under a misconception.
The Future Is Now for a Bronx Co-op: Solar Panels Plus Batteries
Written by Bill Morris on August 10, 2022
Co-op gets $1 million installation plus tax abatement for no money down.
Great Neck Co-op Survives Fire From a Lightning Strike
Written by Bill Morris on August 03, 2022
Prompt response limits damage from freak weather-related blaze.
Orange Is the New Brown: Organics Recycling Has a New Twist
Written by Bill Morris on July 27, 2022
SmartCompost pilot program takes off in Queens and downtown Manhattan.
Queens Renters Turn Derelict Building Into an Affordable Co-op
Written by Bill Morris on July 20, 2022
A rare contemporary echo of a major trend from the 1980s.
Yonkers Co-op Betting on the Other Renewable Energy Source: Wind
Written by Bill Morris on July 13, 2022
Rooftop turbines will be more efficient than solar panels.
Interest Rate Hikes Are Hitting Co-op Mortgage Refinancing
Written by Bill Morris on July 06, 2022
Inflation is squeezing a prime tool to pay for capital projects.