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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 • 62 episodes
Problem Solved! For Co-ops and Condos
Latest Episodes
Why Your Sponsor May Still Owe Your Building Money
Board members taking control of new condominiums need to engage an independent accountant to perform a proper financial true-up — before it's too late. Amy Jennings, a manager at WilkinGuttenplan, reveals h...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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How a Harlem Condo Uncovered Hidden Water Waste
Water waste is often a silent drain on your building’s finances, and it takes a bit of sleuthing to find the source. Alan Rothschild, president of the Vantage Group, a water cost management consultancy, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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The Hidden Alteration Risk That Could Bankrupt Your Building
When an Upper East Side co-op’s gas pipes failed Local Law 152 inspection and service was immediately shut off, what happened next could have cost over half a million dollars. Instead, smart planning kept repairs under $200,000, and engineering...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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Why Your Building Could Lose Insurance Coverage Tomorrow
Your building's insurance renewal just became a high-stakes game, and many boards don't even know they're playing. In this episode, risk control specialist Brice Reynolds of Mackoul Risk Solutions reveals how ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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From Dysfunctional Entrance to Stunning Space for $800K
Asking a doorman to watch packages and the front door simultaneously has become unsustainable in today’s package-happy world, but that’s the reality in many buildings. Marilyn Sygrove, president of Sygrove Associa...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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