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.
DOB Adds Inspectors – and Costs – to Capital Projects
Written by Ron Egatz on January 03, 2018
Boards can expect closer scrutiny from beefed-up inspector corps.
Seeing Through a Massive Window Replacement Project
Written by Bill Morris on December 27, 2017
Brooklyn co-op board saves big money by looking at the big picture.
A Low-Tech Solution to a High-Level Problem
Written by Marianne Schaefer on December 20, 2017
The lowly pigeon spike rescues a building with a dangerous ice problem.
Three Keys to Handling a Massive Capital Project
Written by Marianne Schaefer on December 13, 2017
How 345 East 81st Street managed a complex $4 million capital project.
A “Master Plan” Speeds Window Replacements
Written by Bill Morris on December 06, 2017
Condo board in historic district moving ahead with streamlined plan.
The High Hurdle of Co-op to Condo Conversions
Written by David Bogoslaw on November 29, 2017
Many co-op shareholders and boards want to go condo. Easier said than done.
Do You Know Where Your Electronic Records Are?
Written by Ron Egatz on November 22, 2017
As co-ops and condos sign up, cyber insurance has become a $1 billion industry.
Gazing Into the Crystal Ball on Tax Cuts
Written by Bill Morris on November 15, 2017
Who's likely to win and who's likely to lose in co-ops and condos.
New Gas Inspection Regs Could Cost Millions
Written by Ron Egatz on November 08, 2017
After fatal explosion and fire, city to require gas line inspections.
City Offering $250 Million to Mitchell-Lamas to Stay Put
Written by Bill Morris on November 01, 2017
Money is tied to a promise to remain affordable for at least 20 years.