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.
Lax Oversight Leads to a Facade Fiasco
Written by Adam Janos on October 10, 2018
Co-op board learns the importance of inspecting work in progress.
Drawings That Help Close Apartment Sales
Written by Bill Morris on October 03, 2018
Assaf Leib's quick sketches help buyers visualize possible renovations.
This Bronx Pilot Project Is Not Science Fiction
Written by Marianne Schaefer on September 26, 2018
Net-zero retrofit could be the future for co-ops and condos.
The Greening of the Grinnell Co-op
Written by Adam Janos on September 19, 2018
Board at century-old building adopts new “community solar” model.
The Co-op Where Appearances Matter
Written by Marianne Schaefer on September 12, 2018
Morningside Drive co-op acts like a landmark, even though officially it's not.
Enclosed Balconies Will Not Require a Permit
Written by Bill Morris on September 05, 2018
New DOB regs a relief to thousands of co-ops and condos.
Proactive Co-op Board Makes a Preemptive Strike
Written by Marianne Schaefer on August 29, 2018
Brooklyn co-op voluntarily tackles massive balcony project.
The Resilient Power Hub Is an Idea Whose Time Has Come
Written by Bill Morris on August 22, 2018
Bright Power system cuts energy bills, provides power in a blackout.
A New Way to Cut the Cost of Facade Inspections
Written by Bill Morris on August 15, 2018
With “soft” costs rising, architects strive to save time and money.
Harlem Co-op’s Brownstone Facade Needs Major Help
Written by Bill Morris on August 08, 2018
Garden Court forced to deal with shoddy workmanship by city.