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.
Resistance is Futile: Robots Are Going to Park Your Car
Written by Marianne Schaefer on April 05, 2017
Automated parking systems could be major revenue stream for co-ops and condos.
Two Co-ops, Two Flip Taxes, One Goal
Written by Bill Morris on March 29, 2017
Boards defend a tool that prevents speculation, enhances stability, and raises money.
A Bronx Co-op Overcomes Nepotism, Arrears, and Self-Mismanagement
Written by Marianne Schaefer on March 22, 2017
Affordable HDFC co-op learns a lesson about the pitfalls of going it alone.
Are Water-Cooling Tower Inspections Adequate?
Written by Bill Morris on March 15, 2017
One expert believes co-op and condo boards need an impartial third party.
The Switch to Solar is On at Georgetown Mews
Written by Marianne Schaefer on March 08, 2017
Queens co-op revives a dormant solar project.
Morningside Gardens Co-Op Rolls WIth the Surprises
Written by Marianne Schaefer on March 01, 2017
As the scope of a capital project grew, a co-op board adjusted.
Co-op Parking Goes From Headache to Money-Maker
Written by Marianne Schaefer on February 22, 2017
Getting rid of a garage operator brings a windfall to a Queens co-op.
Amalgamated Houses in the Bronx Gets an Overdue Makeover
Written by Lisa L. Colangelo on February 15, 2017
“Milestone” capital projects under way at nation’s oldest limited-equity co-op.
New Rules on Minimum Wages and Overtime Pay
Written by Marianne Schaefer on February 08, 2017
Payrolls could rise at co-ops and condos with non-union employees.
New Free Course Helps Boards Save Energy and Money
Written by Ron Egatz on February 02, 2017
Building Operator Training Program aims to cut waste, improve efficiency.