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Renovation
New bill would provide relief to some condos and co-ops facing Local Law 97 fines
By Celia Young   |October 3, 2023 - 11:00AM
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Roommates + Landlords
No heat in your NYC apartment or radiator too hot? Here's what you can do
By Jennifer White Karp   |October 2, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Renovation
Here's how you can get help paying for upgrades to protect your home from extreme weather
By Celia Young   |September 13, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Live
How co-op and condo buildings can fund Local Law 97 upgrades
By Emily Myers   |September 6, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Products + Services
Yes, you can install central AC in your own co-op or condo apartment. Here's how
By Evelyn Battaglia   |August 3, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Live
I survived NYC without AC for three years. Here’s why I finally caved
By Celia Young   |July 10, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Rent
How to check your NYC apartment building's ratings—or rate your own place
By Emily Myers   |July 10, 2023 - 12:30PM
Row of Beautiful Old Brick Residential Buildings on the Lower East Side of New York City
Improve
A third of NYC's multi-family buildings meet 2030 emission caps according to new data

… Coop and condo boards needing to comply with New York Citys carbon … multifamily buildings meet 2030 limits according to new data from  Urban Green Council  an organization that promotes energy efficiency The data suggests about a quarter of residential buildings only …

By Emily Myers   |June 20, 2023 - 3:30PM
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Improve
Are your NYC building's radiators too hot in winter? Steam balancing may be the solution
By Emily Myers   |June 14, 2023 - 4:30PM
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Live
New York becomes the first state to ban gas stoves in new construction
By Emily Myers   |May 4, 2023 - 11:30AM