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.
A Great Neck Co-op Regains Its Financial Footing
Written by Bill Morris on May 23, 2018
Mortgage refi and hallway redo are part of “a beautiful thing.”
A Parking Garage Is a Cash Cow. Keep It Healthy
Written by Marianne Schaefer on May 16, 2018
Preventive maintenance can save big money of concrete repairs.
Cobblestone Curb Appeal Is a Big Gain With Little Pain
Written by Bill Morris on May 09, 2018
Long Island HOA spruces up its entryway without an assessment.
The Tree Pit That Became a Money Pit
Written by Marianne Schaefer on May 02, 2018
Condo board spends $40,000 – and still doesn't have a tree.
Changes Coming to Rooftop Leases for Cell Phone Towers
Written by Marianne Schaefer on April 25, 2018
As “small-cell” technology advances, boards’ income will be affected.
Not All Liability Insurance Was Created Equal
Written by Marianne Schaefer on April 18, 2018
Boards need the protection of Employment Practices Liability Insurance.
The Luxury Condo With Bargain Basement Balconies
Written by Bill Morris on April 11, 2018
Board overcomes shoddy construction from last building boom.
Affordable Solar Comes to Affordable Co-ops
Written by Marianne Schaefer on April 04, 2018
Community Share Program cuts bills for common areas and apartments.
The Fairview Co-op’s Smorgasbord of Energy Upgrades
Written by Bill Morris on March 28, 2018
Farsighted co-op board goes green without making shareholders see red.
Boards Adapting to the Flourishing of Freelancing
Written by Kathryn Farrell on March 21, 2018
The hot new amenity for the self-employed: social rooms.