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 It Comes to Steam Boilers, Size Matters
Written by Marianne Schaefer on February 27, 2019
These retrofits to steam heat systems can cut energy costs by 20 percent.
Deadlines and Fines: Key Elements of an Access Agreement
Written by Rose Horowitz on February 20, 2019
When boards negotiate with a developer, they need to build in protections.
Parking Garage Inspections Are Coming
Written by Marianne Schaefer on February 13, 2019
City working out new rules that will mandate inspections and repairs.
Madison Avenue Co-op Gets Backup Hot Water at a Cool Price
Written by Bill Morris on February 06, 2019
Ingenious solutions cut cost of a state-of-the-art system.
A Gas Leak Leaves an Upper West Side Co-op Feeling Lucky
Written by Bill Morris on January 30, 2019
Sometimes disaster has an ugly smell but a silver lining.
Building a Better Backup Generator
Written by Bill Morris on January 23, 2019
Battery Park City condo is ready for the next big one(s).
A Mitchell-Lama Co-op Keeps Its Options Open
Written by Bill Morris on January 16, 2019
Co-op can go to market rate without paying prepayment penalty.
It’s Crunch Time for Elevators
Written by Bill Morris on January 09, 2019
Co-op and condo boards must make a major decision, and soon.
Timing Was Everything for This Co-op’s Garage Overhaul
Written by Bill Morris on January 02, 2019
Refinancing the mortgage at a favorable rate was key to this job’s success.
How Do You Get This 25-Ton Beast Up On the Roof?
Written by Bill Morris on December 26, 2018
Condo board tackles capital project with multiple moving parts.