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.
Smart Radiator Covers Help a Manhattan Co-op Cut Emissions
Written by Emily Myers on February 21, 2024
How could the 50-unit co-op cut carbon emissions and reduce Local Law 97 penalties?
Low-Cost Upgrades Produce Benchmarking Leap for Battery Park City Condo
Written by Emily Myers on February 14, 2024
River & Warren, a 166-unit condo in Battery Park City, has made a big leap in its benchmarking grade without spending a fortune.
Queen’s Co-op Installs NYC’s Largest Residential EV Charging Station
Written by Emily Myers on February 07, 2024
Hilltop Village Co-op is leading the charge on electric cars.
Saving Money By Reducing On-Peak Energy Use
Written by Emily Myers on January 24, 2024
Co-op and condo buildings earn cash rewards by reducing electricity use during peak demand events, contributing to savings and conservation efforts.
Chelsea Co-op Sees $40,000 Annual Energy Savings from Efficiency Upgrades
Written by Emily Myers on January 17, 2024
The London Towne House is getting an energy boost thanks to high-efficiency motors and “smart” temperature tools.
Manhattan Condo Saves $50,000 Through Community Clean Energy
Written by Emily Myers on January 10, 2024
The board of 75 Wall St., a 346-unit condo in Manhattan’s Financial District, is reaping big savings in energy costs.
Vaults Are a Pandora’s Box for Midtown Condo
Written by Emily Myers on January 03, 2024
When leaking first appeared at a landmarked Midtown condo, a much bigger problem lay beneath the property.
Updated Rules Create Incentives for Local Law 97 Compliance
Written by Emily Myers on December 27, 2023
The final version of the second major rules package gives clarity on how buildings can meet regulations.
New Deadline for Parking Structure Inspections
Written by Emily Myers on December 20, 2023
The roll-out of the city’s garage inspection program has just been accelerated.
Facade Insulation Does Triple Duty in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park
Written by Emily Myers on December 13, 2023
A facade insulation project is providing multiple benefits for Sun Garden Homes Association.