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.
Two Co-ops Learn the Cost of Gas vs. Electric Stoves
Written by Bill Morris on April 20, 2022
Push to reduce carbon emissions is changing the way people cook.
Energy Letter Grades Do NOT Measure Carbon Emissions
Written by Bill Morris on April 13, 2022
Many co-op and condo boards are operating under a false assumption.
The Hard Truth About Soft Costs for Co-op and Condo Boards
Written by Bill Morris on April 06, 2022
Sometimes the scaffold and sidewalk shed cost more than the repairs.
Bronx Co-op Board Gets Free Money to Fix Its Building Envelope
Written by Bill Morris on March 23, 2022
Community solar project brings windfall with no upfront cash outlay.
Cadman Towers Co-op Overcomes Hot-Water System Glitches
Written by Bill Morris on March 16, 2022
Contractors worked overtime to harmonize a $280,000 system.
Prevailing Wage Rate Calculator Helps Co-op and Condo Boards Do the Math
Written by Bill Morris on March 09, 2022
Free tool helps boards weigh prevailing wages against tax abatement.
Contract Talks Set to Begin With Unionized Building Staffers
Written by Bill Morris on March 02, 2022
Realty Advisory Board and 32BJ open negotiations at a difficult time
After Hurricane Ida, a Brooklyn Co-op Vows: Never Again
Written by Bill Morris on February 23, 2022
New pumping system and roof will prevent flooding and leaks after big storms.
Inwood Co-op Board Stunned by $3 Million Con Edison Charge
Written by Bill Morris on February 16, 2022
Effort to comply with the Climate Mobilization Act runs into a roadblock.
Condo Board Goes in for Early Detection of Water Leaks
Written by Bill Morris on February 09, 2022
New sensors alert staff within seconds after moisture appears.