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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 • 55 episodes
Problem Solved! For Co-ops and Condos
Latest Episodes
The Terracotta Trap: Why the 'Obvious' Fix Isn't Always Right
When a century-old building's terracotta cornice started cracking, the board faced what seemed like a straightforward fix: replace the damaged sections with new terracotta. But a closer examination of the numbers told a different story, says Mi...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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How One NYC Co-op Stopped Playing Whack-a-Mole with Water Leaks
Board members struggling with constant water damage need to hear this: Jerry Kestenbaum, CEO of the technology and service provider Aware Buildings, explains how one 220-unit luxury co-op in Sutton ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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How One Bronx Co-op Cut $100K Annually Through Smart Building Technology
Tired of sky-high heating bills and residents complaining about wildly uneven temperatures? In this interview, Kelly-Ann Corrigan, CEO at the technology and service provider Runwise, reveals exactly how a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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Digital Payment Platforms May Be Secretly Routing Your Building's Money
Think your digital payment system is safely depositing maintenance fees directly into your building's account? Think again. This eye-opening episode reveals how a Queens co-op discovered their payments were making mysterious detours through una...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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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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