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.
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A Co-op's Basement Goes From Mess to Amenity
Written by Bill Morris on March 14, 2018
Spring cleaning takes on new meaning at this Queens co-op.
New Software Untangles Local Law 77 Compliance
Written by Marianne Schaefer on March 07, 2018
Vitralogy helps boards monitor water cooling tower maintenance.
Big Harlem Co-op Solves Big Garbage Headache
Written by Marianne Schaefer on February 28, 2018
Only the rats are unhappy after co-op board cleans up its act.
How to Keep Staff Performance at a Peak Year-Round
Written by Deborah Fromberg on February 21, 2018
Co-op board institutes quarterly performance reviews and payouts.
Co-op Conquers Floods and Cracked Sidewalks
Written by Adam Janos on February 14, 2018
The board at Le Havre co-op in Queens fixed water-induced problems without draining shareholders' wallets.
Condo’s Sloped Roof Is Perfect for Solar Panels
Written by Ron Egatz on February 07, 2018
Rising incentives plus falling costs equal a doable renewable-energy project.
New Tariff on Solar Panels a Downer, Not a Deal Breaker
Written by Bill Morris on January 31, 2018
Effect of Trump initiative will be minimal for city co-ops and condos.
City Offers a $250 Million Carrot for Mitchell-Lamas
Written by Marianne Schaefer on January 24, 2018
Push to preserve affordable housing having early successes and setbacks.
A Park Slope Gem Gets Rid of Its Flaws
Written by Marianne Schaefer on January 17, 2018
Condo board restores the luster to a building that fell on hard times.
Big Money Is at Stake When Commercial Leases Expire
Written by Victor M. Metsch on January 10, 2018
Missed deadlines can be costly when commercial leases are up for renewal.