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.
Aging Building Faces Major Structural Repairs After Sagging Floors Discovered
Written by Emily Myers on August 07, 2024
A co-op building in South Harlem underwent major structural repairs after a shareholder wanted to sell her apartment, revealing several broken beams beneath the floorboards, which was exacerbated by the position of plumbing lines.
Real-Time Energy Data Helps Co-ops and Condos Track Compliance with Local Law 97
Written by Emily Myers on July 31, 2024
Westminster House, a 154-unit co-op on the Upper East Side, is using a real-time emission-monitoring tool to track energy use and ensure compliance with Local Law 97 regulations, which require energy use for 2024 to be reported by May 1st, 2025.
Foster Arms Co-Op Pioneers Solar Installation with NYCEEC MEG Loan
Written by Emily Myers on July 24, 2024
The Foster Arms co-op in Brooklyn is the first residential building to fund a solar installation with a Multifamily Express Green (MEG) loan, reducing the upfront costs to just $20,000 and taking advantage of state incentives.
New Rooftop Exhaust Fans Save Future Condominium $24,000 Annually in Energy Costs
Written by Emily Myers on July 10, 2024
The Future Condominium in Kips Bay has installed ultra-efficient rooftop exhaust fans, saving $24,000 in annual energy costs and lowering maintenance costs, while also participating in demand-response events to earn a check for $8,408.
Co-op in West End Avenue Finances Riser Replacement with Innovative Payment Plan
Written by Kathryn Farrell on July 03, 2024
A luxury West End Avenue co-op is using an interest-free contractor payment plan to fund a nine-month, multimillion dollar riser replacement project, allowing the work to start immediately and stretching the monthly assessments nine months beyond the expected completion date.
Seminole Co-op Cuts Costs by $40K with Wireless Heat Sensors, Dodges Fines
Written by Emily Myers on June 19, 2024
Seminole Owners Corporation is saving more than $40,000 a year in energy costs by replacing basic heating controls with wireless indoor heat sensors, which have reduced winter heating bills, cut emissions, and made apartments more comfortable.
Greenwich Village Co-op Saves 80% on Winter Bills with VRF Heat Recovery Units
Written by Emily Myers on June 12, 2024
Waverly Mews is installing variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat recovery units to reduce winter heating bills by 80%, while also providing more climate control and more light into apartments, with the work expected to be completed before the end of the year.
Kips Bay Co-Op Finalizes $1.5M Electrification, Slashes Energy Costs by 20-30%
Written by Emily Myers on June 05, 2024
A $1.5 million electrification project at 240 East 24th St. has eliminated the use of fossil fuels, installed more efficient heat-pump technology, and given residents better control of their heating and cooling, saving the co-op 20-30% on energy costs.
Co-Op in Flatiron District Reduces Energy Bills with Hybrid Energy System
Written by Emily Myers on May 22, 2024
The Victoria co-op in Manhattan is installing a hybrid system of electric heat pumps and gas-fired boilers to reduce operating costs, minimize carbon emission penalties in 2030, and reduce the co-op's Local Law 97 emission penalties by up to 90%.
Queensview Co-Op Saves $1 Million with Combined Facade and Roof Repairs Project
Written by Emily Myers on May 15, 2024
Queensview Inc., a 726-unit co-op in Astoria, is saving up to $1 million on a $12 million facade and roof replacement project by consolidating the work, which will take two years to complete.