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Problem Solved! For Co-ops and Condos
Problem Solved! For Co-ops and Condos
Habitat Magazine

From building repairs and maintenance, energy upgrades, insurance, lobby redesigns, accounting and financing - the challenges facing co-op and condominium board directors... more

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Episodes

The $3 Million Second Opinion

Smart moves save money - just ask 160 West End Avenue. When this Manhattan co-op faced a $4 million facade... more

26 Nov 2024 · 16 minutes
Breaking Up With Your Property Manager? Here's Your Roadmap to Success

A new board at a 150-unit Westchester co-op was eager to take charge and make changes only to find themselves... more

19 Nov 2024 · 14 minutes
How Bundling NYC Building Inspections Could Save Co-ops Nearly $1M

With nearly 40% of a typical $2 million facade project going to "soft costs" like scaffolding and sidewalk sheds, smart... more

13 Nov 2024 · 12 minutes
Following the Money: What New Condo Boards Need to Know About Sponsor Exit

During the period when a new condominium comes on the market and the sponsor finally turns over control to the... more

07 Nov 2024 · 17 minutes
A Practical Blueprint: Yorkville Co-op's Decarbonization Plan

A Yorkville co-op's successful HVAC upgrade demonstrates how boards can tackle Local Law 97 compliance while achieving significant cost savings.... more

28 Oct 2024 · 16 minutes
Rising Waters, Brooklyn Battles: Fixing Floods in the Heart of NYC

Rainwater is becoming more intense and groundwater tables are rising throughout New York City. 10 Plaza Street East, a Brooklyn... more

23 Oct 2024 · 13 minutes
The Financial Consequences of a Condo's Near Collapse

When a loft condominium faced a potential collapse, residents were forced to vacate, revealing the financial and logistical challenges of... more

15 Oct 2024 · 20 minutes
Meeting Your Property's Insurance Challenge

Budgeting is always a complicated affair and increasing insurance costs have made this even more challenging. Jason Schiciano, co-president at... more

07 Oct 2024 · 15 minutes
How to Create A “Best Case” Repair Program

Board members of newly constructed condominiums often find themselves battling a sponsor over construction defects, leading many to wonder why... more

30 Sep 2024 · 28 minutes
Facade Fix or Repair: One Board's Decision Journey

What approach works best with façade issues: Band-Aid repairs or full-blown replacement? Depends on each building, and 245 West 99th... more

24 Sep 2024 · 14 minutes
Problem Solved! For Co-ops and Condos
The $3 Million Second Opinion
Problem Solved! For Co-ops and Condos