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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.

Window replacement, co-op board, coronavirus pandemic, mortgage refinance.

COVID-19 Can’t Derail This Co-op’s Massive Window Job

Written by Bill Morris on July 01, 2020

Gramercy Park, Manhattan

Board pushes ahead with replacement of 1,600 windows as city reopens.

Electrical transformers, Con Edison, Peekskill co-op board, backup generators.

Co-op Board Saves Big on a Transformer Replacement

Written by Paula Chin on June 24, 2020

Peekskill, New York State

Peekskill board uses in-house expertise to get Con Edison to foot the bill.

Construction resumption, safety protocols, house rules, co-op and condo boards, COVID-19.

As Construction Reboots, Rules Must Be Enforced

Written by Marianne Schaefer on June 17, 2020

Riverdale, The Bronx

Co-op and condo boards must address residents' safety – and anxieties.

Cogen, Tecogen, power purchase agreement, Lakeside Towers co-op, energy bills.

With No Money Down, Co-op Cuts Electricity Bills

Written by Paula Chin on June 10, 2020

Bayside, Queens

Queens co-op uses a power purchase agreement to install a cogen system.

Groups Push for Freeze on Property Taxes During Pandemic

Written by Carol J. Ott on June 03, 2020

Three co-op and condo advocates seek relief from rising taxes.

Thermal Guardian, COVID-19, co-op board, temperature scan, fever.

Thermal Scan in the Lobby Reduces a Co-op’s Anxiety

Written by Paula Chin on May 27, 2020

Upper West Side, Manhattan

Though not able to diagnose COVID-19, sensor brings peace of mind.

Owner's rep, construction pause, executive order, co-op and condo boards, capital projects.

The Owner’s Rep Is a Co-op or Condo Board’s Eyes and Ears

Written by Paula Chin on May 20, 2020

Borough Park, Brooklyn

Reps serve as boards’ advocates during complex capital projects.

Property tax relief, Presidents Council, Glen Oaks Village, coronavirus pandemic, co-ops and condos.

All Property Tax Relief Was Not Created Equal

Written by Marianne Schaefer on May 13, 2020

Glen Oaks, Queens

Queens co-op withholds tax payment in protest of unequal treatment.

Landmarks Preservation Commission, compatible injection fill, Federalist architecture.

Historic Building Turns to New Technology to Avert Wall Collapse

Written by Paula Chin on May 06, 2020

Greenwich Village, Manhattan

Injecting grout into a failing wall saved a building without displacing residents.

Coronavirus, essential construction, DOB violations, capital projects, co-op and condo boards.

Co-ops and Condos Making Good Use of the Construction Lull

Written by Marianne Schaefer on April 29, 2020

Downtime is a good time to correct violations and plan future projects.

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