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Problem Solved! For Co-ops and Condos
From building repairs and maintenance, energy upgrades, insurance, lobby redesigns, accounting and financing - the challenges facing co-op and condominium board directors are endless. In this series, Habitat Magazine editors interview New York City experts to learn how problems have been solved at their client co-op and condo buildings. We take a deep dive into the issues being confronted, the possibilities for solutions, the costs, the challenges, and the outcomes. Habitat Magazine, founded in 1982, is the trusted resource for New York City co-ops and condo board directors. Visit us at www.habitatmag.com
Podcasting since 2022 • 51 episodes
Problem Solved! For Co-ops and Condos
Latest 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 repair project, their board sought a second opinion. The result? A more targeted approach that brought the cost down to under $900,000. J...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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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 struggling with their current management company. The board couldn’t get access to the building’s financial records, had a never-endin...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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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 planning of these inspections can lead to massive savings. In this episode, Gene Ferrara, president of
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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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 condo board, who is paying for the condo’s operating expenses? The building is not fully sold so there aren’t enough paying owners to...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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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. The $900,000 project, overseen by the ENPOWER Group, replaced an in...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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