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.
When a Second Opinion Is Second to None
Written by Tom Sahagian on July 17, 2019
Reliable advice can save big money on building repairs.
How to Win Over a Mega Super-Majority
Written by Marianne Schaefer on July 10, 2019
Long Island HOA gets massive support for massive capital project.
Local Knowledge and a Second Opinion Saved a Cool Million
Written by Marianne Schaefer on July 03, 2019
Co-op board changes horses in the middle of a major capital project.
The Department of Finance Is Making House Calls
Written by Marianne Schaefer on June 26, 2019
Queens co-op secures tax breaks through in-house service.
After a Disaster, Go With a Pro You Can Trust
Written by Bendix Anderson on June 19, 2019
Address mold and hazardous materials immediately after a fire or flood.
A Multicultural Building Requires a Flexible Co-op Board
Written by Marianne Schaefer on June 12, 2019
After conversion from rental to co-op, board and shareholders had to learn fast.
Ten Days in May
Written by Marianne Schaefer on June 05, 2019
How a Brooklyn co-op’s staff and management averted disaster.
The Education of a Floral Park Co-op Board
Written by Bendix Anderson on May 29, 2019
Having the right manager can make capital projects happen.
There’s More Than One Way to Sell an Amenities Upgrade
Written by Marianne Schaefer on May 22, 2019
Gotham condo board uses clever strategy to get around spending caps.
Operation Elevator: A Co-op Board Prepares for Battle
Written by Marianne Schaefer on May 15, 2019
Upgrading both elevators becomes a military operation.