Co-op Owners Rally Against Local Law 97 Costs

Co-op and Condos United of New York held a town hall at North Shore Towers in Queens on affordability concerns.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in City Hall

Co-op Owners Rally Against Local Law 97 Costs

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Do you think New York's building emissions rules are making co-op homes less affordable?

Co-op and Condos United of New York, a coalition representing more than one million homeowners in co-ops and condos, hosted a town hall at North Shore Towers in Queens. Nearly 300 residents, co-op leaders, and elected officials attended to discuss rising costs and Local Law 97.

Why it matters

Co-op and condo owners cite rising costs from unfunded mandates, Local Law 97, and taxes as pressures on their finances. The coalition is urging legislators to re-evaluate the timelines and penalties of the law.

The coalition represents more than one million New York co-op and condo homeowners, and nearly 300 residents attended the town hall. Local Law 97 requires buildings over 25,000 square feet to meet new greenhouse gas emissions limits and imposes fees for noncompliance, but the extraction does not state how those fees compare with prior costs.

The players

Co-op and Condos United of New York

A coalition of co-op and condo owners from across the five boroughs that represents more than one million New York homeowners.

Tom Suozzi

A Congressman who attended the town hall to address concerns from co-op and condo owners.

Toby Ann Stavisky

A State Senator who attended the town hall alongside co-op leaders and residents.

Ed Braunstein

An Assemblymember who attended the town hall to discuss affordability concerns.

The details

The town hall featured co-op leaders, residents, and elected officials including Congressman Tom Suozzi, State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, and Assemblymember Ed Braunstein. It followed rallies held earlier at Southbridge Towers, Bell Park Manor, and Hilltop Village.

November 9, 2026: Co-op and Condos United town hall held at North Shore Towers in Queens.

Political Context

Co-op and condo owners argue that Local Law 97's emissions limits, which apply to buildings over 25,000 square feet, create financial strain when combined with unfunded mandates and rising taxes. The coalition's push for revised timelines and penalties represents the substantive policy pushback from building owners against the law as currently written.

Co-op and condo owners face potential fees for noncompliance with Local Law 97 if their buildings exceed the emissions limits that apply to properties over 25,000 square feet. Residents should watch for any legislative changes to the law's timelines and penalties, which the coalition is urging lawmakers to reconsider.

The takeaway

Co-op and condo owners have a direct stake in how Local Law 97 is enforced, since its timelines and penalties affect their building finances. Following the response from elected officials can clarify whether those rules will change.