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.
Co-Op in Crown Heights Faces Major Structural Repairs, Displacing Residents
Written by Emily Myers on May 08, 2024
A 100-unit prewar co-op in Crown Heights is undergoing extensive structural repairs due to deterioration, with a line of apartments needing to be demolished and rebuilt to restore structural integrity, while the board has set aside $25,000 to subsidize the rent for displaced shareholders.
Cooling Tower Replacement Saves 40% on Energy and 50% on Water for NoMad Co-Op
Written by Emily Myers on May 01, 2024
The co-op at 22 W. 26th St. in NoMad has installed a new three-cell cooling tower with efficiency controls and VFDs, which is expected to reduce operating costs by 30% and water use by 50%, while also improving the building's D energy efficiency grade.
Bronx Co-Op Implements Smart Radiator Covers to Cut Carbon Emissions and Energy Costs
Written by Emily Myers on April 25, 2024
Fordham Hill Oval, a 1,130-unit co-op in the Bronx, is installing thousands of smart radiator covers to cut fines and save on energy costs, taking advantage of a no-money-down subscription payment model.
Yonkers Co-Op Rebuilding After Fire with $19 Million Insurance Settlement
Written by Emily Myers on April 17, 2024
671 Bronx River Road Inc., a 95-unit co-op in Yonkers, is rebuilding after a fire that destroyed 15 apartments and a portion of the roof, with a $19 million insurance settlement and a proceeds agreement with the contractor.
Manhattan Co-op Addresses Radiator Noise and Achieves Energy Savings in One Move
Written by Emily Myers on April 10, 2024
A Manhattan co-op has solved its noisy steam radiator problem by converting the system into a two-pipe system with steam traps, removing the radiator air vents, and lowering the boiler pressure, resulting in a quieter system and savings on its energy bills.
State Court Ruling Opens Door for Major Changes to NYC Property Tax System
Written by Emily Myers on March 27, 2024
A recent state court ruling has created a path toward major changes to New York City's property tax system, which could have mixed consequences for co-op and condo owners.
The Ariel West’s Terra Cotta Troubles
Written by Emily Myers on March 20, 2024
The 32-story luxury condo on Manhattan’s Upper West Side has been forced to take on the lengthy and expensive process of replacing its terra cotta rainscreen.
A Glimmer of Hope for Co-ops and Condos Struggling with LL97
Written by Emily Myers on March 13, 2024
If enacted, the Green Buildings Act would offer a lifeline to apartment buildings struggling to meet Local Law 97’s carbon emission requirements.
A Leaking Roof Prompts an Inwood Co-op To Go Solar
Written by Emily Myers on March 06, 2024
The Park Terrace Arms Corporation has turned a leaky roof into an energy-saving asset.
Partial Electrification Yields Sizable Savings for Yorkville Co-op
Written by Emily Myers on February 28, 2024
The board at a 200-unit co-op in Yorkville, is upgrading its cooling and domestic hot water systems by going electric.