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.
The Windsor Tower Co-op Board Can’t Afford to Be Cheap
Written by Bill Morris on August 01, 2018
Approach to capital projects is to do as much as possible.
A Fairy Tale About a Co-op Full of Happy People
Written by Marianne Schaefer on July 25, 2018
A visionary board and supportive shareholders add up to “unique” harmony.
A Big – and Growing – Pot of Money for Green Projects
Written by Bill Morris on July 18, 2018
Nonprofit NYCEEC’s assets meet rising demand for energy efficiency.
Hardwired Intercom Trumps Smartphone Technology
Written by Bill Morris on July 11, 2018
With eye on older residents, co-op board keeps its hardwired system, adds video.
Drones Could Revolutionize Building Maintenance and Repair
Written by Bill Morris on July 04, 2018
Property manager foresees big savings from unmanned aircraft.
Pollution Insurance Is a Small Price for Big Peace of Mind
Written by Bill Morris on June 27, 2018
Policies can protect boards from liability and huge clean-up costs.
There’s More Than One Way to Pass a Flip Tax
Written by Bill Morris on June 20, 2018
Creative co-op board secures a vital revenue stream.
The Floodgates Are Opening for Community Solar
Written by Marianne Schaefer on June 13, 2018
The most affordable form of renewable energy is catching on.
The Cooling Tower Inspectors Are Coming
Written by Marianne Schaefer on June 06, 2018
It’s possible – but not cheap – to fight the recent flurry of violations.
This Condo’s Decisions are Driven by Data
Written by Bill Morris on May 30, 2018
Parc Vendome uses market research to determine residents’ priorities.